How To Fix MMPUR_SRCSLIST009 - Only one entry can be marked as default.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SRCSLIST - Instance Supplier List Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Only one entry can be marked as default.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SRCSLIST009 - Only one entry can be marked as default. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SRCSLIST009 indicates that there is an issue with the source list entries for a material in the purchasing module. Specifically, it means that there are multiple entries in the source list for a material, but only one of them can be marked as the default source.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  There are multiple valid source list entries for a material, and more than one of them has been marked as the default source.
  The system requires that only one entry can be designated as the default for a specific material and plant combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one source list entry is marked as the default. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Source List:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME03 (Display Source List) or ME01 (Maintain Source List) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Material:
  
  Enter the material number and plant for which you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Review Source List Entries:
  
  Check the list of source list entries for the material. Look for entries that are marked as default (usually indicated by a checkmark in the "Default" column).
  
  
  
  Modify Entries:
  
  If you find multiple entries marked as default, you need to unmark all but one of them. To do this, select the entry you want to keep as the default and ensure it is marked, while unchecking the others.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the source list.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once you have ensured that only one entry is marked as default, try the operation that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Source List: The source list in SAP is used to manage the procurement sources for materials. It allows you to specify which vendors can supply a material and under what conditions.
  Default Source: The default source is the preferred vendor for a material, which the system will use for procurement unless otherwise specified.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  ME05: List of Source Lists
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing source lists and understanding the implications of default sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_SRCSLIST009 error and ensure that your source list is correctly configured.