How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES087 - Enter the third-party category

/PM0/ABB_MESSAGES087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Enter the third-party category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES087 - Enter the third-party category ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES087 indicating "Enter the third-party category" typically arises in the context of third-party procurement processes. This error suggests that the system requires a specific category to be defined for third-party items in a purchase order or related document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Third-Party Category: The most common cause of this error is that the third-party category has not been specified in the relevant configuration or in the document you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the third-party category is not set up correctly in the material master or vendor master data.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field when creating or modifying a purchase order or related document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for third-party procurement in your SAP system. This is usually found under the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Ensure that the third-party category is defined correctly