How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC005 - Employee &1 is not a service performer for supplier &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Employee &1 is not a service performer for supplier &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC005 - Employee &1 is not a service performer for supplier &2. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC005 indicates that the employee specified (Employee &1) is not recognized as a service performer for the specified supplier (Supplier &2). This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with service procurement or when trying to create or process service-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Not Assigned: The employee may not be assigned as a service performer for the specified supplier in the system.
  Incorrect Supplier: The supplier number may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for either the employee or the supplier.
  Authorization Issues: The employee may not have the necessary authorizations to perform services for the supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME51N for creating purchase requisitions) and check if the employee is correctly assigned as a service performer for the supplier.
  You can check this in the supplier master data (transaction MK03 for display) under the "Service" tab.
  
  
  
  Update Supplier Master Data:
  
  If the employee is not assigned, you may need to update the supplier master data to include the employee as a service performer. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  Verify Supplier Information:
  
  Ensure that the supplier number is correct and that the supplier is active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the employee has the necessary authorizations to perform services for the supplier. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing service procurement and employee assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MK03 (Display Vendor), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the employee in the SAP system to ensure they have the necessary permissions for service procurement activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.