How To Fix PK115 - Not possible to maintain supplier

PK115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Not possible to maintain supplier

What causes this issue?

In external procurement without the use of purchase orders you cannot
specify a supplier.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK115 - Details

• The SAP error message PK115, which states "Not possible to maintain supplier," typically occurs when there are issues related to the supplier master data or the configuration settings in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain supplier data.
  Inactive Supplier: The supplier may be marked as inactive or blocked in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in the supplier master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for supplier management may not be set up correctly.
  Vendor Account Group Restrictions: The vendor account group may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain fields.
  Status of the Supplier: The supplier may be in a status that does not allow for maintenance (e.g., under review or pending approval).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain supplier data. This