How To Fix MSR_SD002 - No supplier maintained; function not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No supplier maintained; function not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD002 - No supplier maintained; function not possible ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD002: No supplier maintained; function not possible typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when the system is unable to find a supplier (vendor) associated with a particular material or product. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a sales order, delivery, or during the procurement process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The most common cause is that the vendor master data has not been maintained for the material in question. This means that the system does not have any supplier information linked to the material.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be correctly set up in the material master, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be assigned correctly to the vendor or material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that link materials to vendors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MK01 (Create Vendor) or XK01 (Create Vendor - Centrally) in SAP.
  Ensure that the vendor is created and that it is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  Make sure that the vendor is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the vendor is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor and that the vendor is valid for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for vendor master, MARA for material master) for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Vendor
  XK01: Create Vendor Centrally
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SE16: Data Browser
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor and material master data maintenance for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MSR_SD002 error message in SAP.