How To Fix MW064 - A one-time supplier (&) is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 064

• Message text: A one-time supplier (&) is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW064 - A one-time supplier (&) is not defined ?

  The SAP error message MW064 indicates that a one-time supplier is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a purchase order or a goods receipt for a one-time vendor, but the system cannot find the necessary information for that vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The one-time vendor has not been created in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you are trying to use may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Vendor Type: The vendor type may not be set correctly for one-time vendors.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of one-time vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create One-Time Vendor:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK01 (or MK01 for purchasing view).
  Select the option for creating a one-time vendor.
  Fill in the necessary details and save the vendor master record.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Number:
  
  Ensure that the vendor number you are using is correct and corresponds to a valid one-time vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Type:
  
  Check the vendor type in the vendor master data to ensure it is set as a one-time vendor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to vendor master data. Ensure that the settings for one-time vendors are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Standard One-Time Vendor:
  
  If applicable, use the standard one-time vendor that is predefined in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on vendor master data and one-time vendors.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify vendor master data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.