How To Fix MW217 - &1 No supplier found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &1 No supplier found

What causes this issue?

You executed the supply source determination function.
Due to the item category settings, the system searched for a vendor as a
source of supply, but was unable to find a suitable vendor for the
plant.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK
Also check whether the master data required for supply source
determination is maintained correctly.
&HINTS&
You can also enter the source of supply manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW217 - &1 No supplier found ?

  The SAP error message MW217, which states "No supplier found," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid supplier for the specified material or purchasing information. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor (supplier) may not be created in the system or may not be active.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be linked to any vendor in the purchasing view of the material master.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination.
  Vendor Blocked or Inactive: The vendor may be blocked or marked as inactive in the vendor master data.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned to the vendor or material.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The plant-specific data for the material may not be maintained, leading to the inability to find a supplier.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) and verify if the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the purchasing view of the material master.
  Ensure that the material is linked to the correct vendor.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If no purchasing info record exists, create one using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) for the material and vendor combination.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update it using ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is not blocked for purchasing. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the material has been assigned to the correct plant and that all necessary data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor or material setup, consult with your procurement or materials management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MM03: Display Material
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor and material master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW217 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.