How To Fix MPN01059 - External manufacturer number & does not exist in the business partner

MPN01059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN01 - MPN Message: Material Master / customizing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: External manufacturer number & does not exist in the business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN01059 - External manufacturer number & does not exist in the business partner ?

  The SAP error message MPN01059 indicates that the external manufacturer number you are trying to use does not exist in the business partner master data. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are working with external manufacturers or suppliers in the SAP system, particularly in the context of materials management or procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The external manufacturer number you are using has not been created or is not maintained in the business partner master data.
  Incorrect Number: The number you are entering may be incorrect or may have been mistyped.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up to recognize the external manufacturer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the external manufacturer number