How To Fix PVJ206 - ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 206

• Message text: ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers

What causes this issue?

A supplier number is not entered for the ILN of the message sender in
table PRICAT_001 (assignment of ILN to supplier and purchasing group).
The system uses the ILN to determine a supplier number from the supplier
master data. If this is not unique, the system cannot assign a supplier.

System Response

The IDoc is not processed further.

How to fix this error?

Assign a unique ILN the supplier or assign a supplier number to the ILN
in table PRICAT_001.

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

<DS:TRAN.PRICATCUS1>Assign supplier</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ206 - ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers ?

  The SAP error message PVJ206 indicates that there is an issue with the International Location Number (ILN) determination process. Specifically, it means that the ILN in question is assigned to multiple suppliers, which creates ambiguity in the system when trying to determine which supplier should be associated with that ILN.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate ILN Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the same ILN has been assigned to more than one supplier in the SAP system. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect master data maintenance, or system migrations where ILNs were not properly validated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of ILN determination settings in the SAP system, leading to incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ILN Assignments: 
  
  Go to the relevant master data records (e.g., vendor master data) and check the ILN assignments. Identify all suppliers that are assigned the same ILN.
  You can use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) or BP (Business Partner) to view the details.
  
  
  
  Correct Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find that the same ILN is assigned to multiple suppliers, you will need to correct this by either:
  
  Removing the ILN from one of the suppliers.
  Assigning a unique ILN to each supplier if they are indeed different entities.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for ILN determination in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to avoid future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If this issue arises from data migration or integration processes, consider implementing data cleansing procedures to ensure that ILNs are unique and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to ILN management and determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILN: The International Location Number is a unique identifier for locations, which is used in various supply chain processes.
  Master Data Management: Proper management of master data is crucial to avoid such errors. Regular audits and data quality checks can help maintain the integrity of the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on ILN determination issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PVJ206 error and ensure that ILNs are correctly assigned to suppliers in your SAP system.