How To Fix SAPLWSPO101 - Supplier &1 has not been created for purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Supplier &1 has not been created for purchasing organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO101 - Supplier &1 has not been created for purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO101 indicates that a supplier (vendor) has not been created for a specific purchasing organization. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a purchasing transaction (like creating a purchase order) for a vendor that is not set up in the system for the specified purchasing organization.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization specified in the transaction does not match the one for which the vendor is set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor for Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and check if the vendor exists for the specified purchasing organization.
  If the vendor does not exist for that purchasing organization, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor for Purchasing Organization:
  
  Use transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing).
  Ensure you enter the correct purchasing organization while creating the vendor.
  Fill in all required fields and save the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization you are using in your transaction is correct and matches the one for which the vendor is created.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked for purchasing activities.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify vendor data, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for vendor management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor for Purchasing
  MK03: Display Vendor for Purchasing
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: This includes general data, company code data, and purchasing organization data. Ensure all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  Purchasing Organization: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for procuring materials and services. Each vendor can be assigned to one or more purchasing organizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.