How To Fix SAPLWSII005 - Supplier &1 is not the supplier for purchase order &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSII - SAP Retail Store: Incoming Invoice

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Supplier &1 is not the supplier for purchase order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSII005 - Supplier &1 is not the supplier for purchase order &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSII005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplier (vendor) specified in the system and the supplier associated with a particular purchase order. This error typically occurs during processes such as goods receipt, invoice verification, or when trying to perform actions related to a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Vendor Assignment: The vendor specified in the transaction does not match the vendor assigned to the purchase order.
  Purchase Order Changes: The purchase order may have been modified, and the vendor was changed or updated, but the transaction is still referencing the old vendor.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or purchase order number entered in the transaction.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Different Purchasing Organization: The purchase order might be associated with a different purchasing organization than the one being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Vendor and Purchase Order: Check the vendor number and purchase order number in the transaction. Ensure that they match the details in the purchase order.
  Check Purchase Order Details: Go to the purchase order in the system (using transaction code ME23N) and verify the vendor assigned to it. Ensure that the vendor is active and valid.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are any typographical errors, correct them and try the transaction again.
  Review Changes: If the purchase order has been changed, ensure that the transaction is referencing the correct and updated purchase order.
  Consult with Procurement: If the vendor has been deactivated or if there are issues with the vendor master data, consult with the procurement or vendor management team to resolve the issue.
  Check Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization in the purchase order matches the one being used in the transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Use transaction code XK03 to display vendor master data and verify the status of the vendor.
  Error Logs: Check the application log for more detailed information about the error, which can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.