How To Fix QA003 - Supplier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Supplier & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA003 - Supplier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QA003 ("Supplier & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or related activity involving a supplier that is not recognized in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the supplier not being created in the system, the supplier being inactive, or the supplier not being assigned to the relevant material or purchasing organization.
  Causes:
  
  Supplier Not Created: The supplier has not been created in the SAP system.
  Inactive Supplier: The supplier exists but is marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Supplier Number: The supplier number entered is incorrect or does not match any existing supplier in the system.
  Missing Assignments: The supplier is not assigned to the relevant purchasing organization or material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the supplier not being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data