How To Fix MW219 - No source of supply could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: No source of supply could be determined

What causes this issue?

You executed the supply source determination function.
Due to the item category settings, the system searched for a vendor or a
distribution center 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 MW219 - No source of supply could be determined ?

  The SAP error message MW219 ("No source of supply could be determined") typically occurs during the procurement process when the system is unable to find a suitable source of supply for a material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or during the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) run.
  Causes of MW219
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply (vendor, contract, or scheduling agreement) defined for the material in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, including purchasing views or info records.
  
  
  Invalid or Inactive Vendor: The vendor associated with the material may be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  No Purchase Info Record: There may be no purchase info record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine a source of supply.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The issue may be plant-specific, where the material is not available for the specific plant in question.
  
  
  Solutions to MW219
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the purchasing view is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material is marked for purchasing and that the relevant plant is set up.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Information:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing information.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchase Info Records:
  
  If there is no purchase info record, create one using transaction code ME11. Ensure that the vendor and material combination is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  If a source list is maintained for the material (transaction code ME01), ensure that it includes the correct vendor and is valid for the required time period.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Check the MRP settings for the material (transaction code MD03) to ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., F for external procurement).
  
  
  
  Check for Purchase Orders or Contracts:
  
  Ensure that there are no existing purchase orders or contracts that might be blocking the creation of new ones.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  If the issue was resolved by making changes, run the MRP process again to see if the source of supply can now be determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME11: Create Purchase Info Record
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  MD03: Display MRP List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MW219 error in SAP.