How To Fix OAA_VENDOR007 - Article is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAA_VENDOR - Message Class for Vendor Integration

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Article is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAA_VENDOR007 - Article is initial ?

  The SAP error message OAA_VENDOR007 indicates that the article (material) is in an "initial" state, which typically means that the material has not been fully set up or activated in the system for the specific vendor or purchasing organization. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or when performing other procurement-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Fully Defined: The material may not have been fully defined in the system, meaning that certain required fields or configurations are missing.
  Vendor Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the vendor in the vendor master data.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for purchasing (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensure that all necessary views (especially purchasing and accounting views) are properly maintained.
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) to ensure that the vendor is correctly set up and that the material is assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If there is no purchasing info record for the material and vendor, create one using transaction code ME11. This record links the material to the vendor and contains pricing and other procurement-related information.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., inactive). You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization regarding material and vendor setup.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material and vendor data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OAA_VENDOR007 error and proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.