How To Fix MSR_SD004 - Supplier is not assigned to the purchasing organization of the item plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Supplier is not assigned to the purchasing organization of the item plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD004 - Supplier is not assigned to the purchasing organization of the item plant ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD004 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is not assigned to the purchasing organization for the specific plant associated with the item in question. This error typically arises during procurement processes, such as when creating a purchase order or a purchase requisition.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Assignment: The vendor is not assigned to the purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  Plant Assignment: The vendor may be assigned to a different purchasing organization or plant, but not the one being used in the transaction.
  Purchasing Organization Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured to work with the vendor for the specific plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Enter the vendor number and check the purchasing organization assignment.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor to Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the vendor is not assigned, you can assign it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Make sure to enter the correct purchasing organization and plant while creating or updating the vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in the system and is active.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the purchasing organization are in place, including any relevant purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the purchasing organization is specified.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: This is crucial for procurement processes, and it includes information about the vendor's purchasing organization assignments.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Records: These records link vendors to materials and can also affect procurement processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSR_SD004 error and proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.