How To Fix MW198 - No supply source found for some plants in items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No supply source found for some plants in items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW198 - No supply source found for some plants in items ?

  The SAP error message MW198 ("No supply source found for some plants in items") typically occurs during the procurement process when the system is unable to find a valid supply source for the materials specified in a purchase requisition or purchase order. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source List: The source list for the material may not be maintained, or the relevant plant may not be included in the source list.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the necessary purchasing data set up for the specific plant.
  Vendor Data Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the material for the specific plant, or the vendor may not be active.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination for the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may not be active.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for purchasing or may have a status that prevents it from being procured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source List: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME01 to maintain the source list for the material. Ensure that the relevant plant is included and that there are valid sources.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Assignment:
  
  Check if the vendor is assigned to the material for the specific plant using transaction code MK03 (Vendor Master Data). Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing information.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check if a purchasing info record exists for the material and vendor combination for the specific plant. If not, create one using ME11.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured and active in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings or with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the material status in the material master to ensure it is not blocked for purchasing. This can be done in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW198 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.