How To Fix MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG004 - No supplier category specified (Valid supplier categories are &)

MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No supplier category specified (Valid supplier categories are &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG004 - No supplier category specified (Valid supplier categories are &) ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG004 indicates that a supplier category has not been specified in a transaction or process where it is required. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or managing suppliers in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or modify a supplier without selecting a valid supplier category.
  The supplier category field is left blank or is incorrectly filled.
  The system is configured to require a supplier category for certain transactions, and the user has not provided one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Category Field:
  
  Ensure that the supplier category field is filled in the relevant transaction. This field should not be left blank.
  
  
  
  Select a Valid Supplier Category:
  
  Review the valid supplier categories mentioned in the error message (the placeholder & will be replaced with actual valid categories). Choose one of these categories that fits