How To Fix MW183 - &. External supplier cannot be entered

MW183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: &. External supplier cannot be entered

What causes this issue?

In this type of goods flow, the specification of an external
vendor is not allowed.

System Response

The vendor is automatically deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MW183 - Details

• The SAP error message MW183, which states "External supplier cannot be entered," typically occurs when there is an issue with the vendor master data or the configuration settings related to the procurement process. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing information or incorrect settings.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the vendor, or the vendor may not be active for the specific purchasing organization.
  Account Group Restrictions: The account group assigned to the vendor may have restrictions that prevent external suppliers from being entered.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not allow external suppliers.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of external suppliers in certain transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
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