How To Fix PO154 - Manufacturer & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Manufacturer & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO154 - Manufacturer & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message PO154 ("Manufacturer & was deleted") typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchase order (PO) that references a manufacturer or vendor that has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as data cleanup, vendor management processes, or changes in supplier relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Manufacturer/Vendor: The manufacturer or vendor associated with the material in the purchase order has been marked as deleted in the vendor master data.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the purchase order and the vendor master data.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings related to vendor management may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify if the manufacturer/vendor is indeed marked as deleted. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new vendor record.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Order:
  
  If the vendor is deleted and cannot be reactivated, you will need to update the purchase order to reference a valid, active vendor.
  You can do this by changing the vendor in the purchase order (transaction code ME22N).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for vendor management.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs for the vendor master data to understand why the vendor was deleted and if it was intentional.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that all related data is accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Material Vendor
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on vendor management and purchase order processing for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO154 error and ensure that your purchase orders are correctly linked to active manufacturers or vendors.