How To Fix SAPLWOSZ033 - You have to enter an external supplier for the supplier material

SAPLWOSZ033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSZ - Common function modules for Store WB

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You have to enter an external supplier for the supplier material

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SAPLWOSZ033 - Details

• The SAP error message SAPLWOSZ033 indicates that when trying to create or update a material in the system, the user has not provided an external supplier for the supplier material. This is typically encountered in the context of managing materials that are sourced from external suppliers, particularly in scenarios involving purchasing or material management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires an external supplier to be specified for the material in question. This is often necessary for processes such as procurement, where the system needs to know which supplier to associate with the material for purchasing purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that an external supplier is entered for the supplier material. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on your requirement.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Make sure to select the relevant views that pertain