How To Fix OPS_SE_APPL_SHP014 - Supplier &1 not found in referenced purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_APPL_SHP - Proxy Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Supplier &1 not found in referenced purchase order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP014 - Supplier &1 not found in referenced purchase order ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP014 indicates that the system cannot find the specified supplier (vendor) in the referenced purchase order. This error typically arises during processes such as creating or processing a delivery, where the system expects to find a valid supplier associated with the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Supplier Information: The supplier number provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Purchase Order Issues: The purchase order may not have been created correctly, or it may not include the supplier information.
  Data Deletion: The supplier may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the vendor master data or purchase order settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the supplier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Supplier Number: Check the supplier number in the purchase order to ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in SAP and confirming the vendor details.
  Check Purchase Order: Ensure that the purchase order is correctly created and that it includes the supplier information. You can use transaction codes like ME23N to display the purchase order.
  Vendor Master Data: Verify the vendor master data to ensure that the supplier exists and is active. You can check this using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Recreate Purchase Order: If the purchase order is found to be incorrect, consider recreating it with the correct supplier information.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate any underlying configuration or data integrity issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor and purchase order data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the OPS_SE_APPL_SHP014 error message in SAP.