How To Fix /NFM/CA624 - Select a preferred vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Select a preferred vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA624 - Select a preferred vendor ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA624 Select a preferred vendor typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with procurement processes. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select a preferred vendor for a specific material or service, but none has been defined or available for selection.
  Cause:
  
  No Preferred Vendor Defined: The material or service in question does not have a preferred vendor assigned in the vendor master data.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor may not be set up correctly, or the vendor status may be inactive or blocked.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record that links the material to a vendor.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may require a preferred vendor for certain purchasing processes, and this requirement is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Preferred Vendor:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK01 for creating a vendor or XK02 for changing a vendor).
  Ensure that the vendor is set up correctly and is active.
  Assign the vendor as a preferred vendor for the relevant material in the purchasing info record (transaction code ME11 for creating or ME12 for changing).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Ensure that the preferred vendor is marked appropriately in the info record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine if the requirement for a preferred vendor can be adjusted based on business needs.
  This may involve consulting with your SAP MM configuration team or reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to vendor management and purchasing processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01 / XK02: Vendor Master Data Maintenance
  ME11 / ME12: Purchasing Info Record Maintenance
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor and purchasing info records.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP MM for further assistance.