How To Fix SAPLWSPO102 - Supplier or plant &1 entered does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Supplier or plant &1 entered does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO102 - Supplier or plant &1 entered does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO102 indicates that the supplier or plant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement or logistics processes when trying to create or modify purchase orders, contracts, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Supplier or Plant Code: The supplier or plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive or Deleted Master Data: The supplier or plant may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Data Not Extended: The supplier or plant may not have been extended to the relevant purchasing organization or company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of the supplier or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Supplier/Plant Code:
  
  Check the supplier or plant code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct code is being used.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MK03 for suppliers or OX10 for plants) and verify if the supplier or plant exists.
  Ensure that the supplier is active and has the necessary data maintained.
  
  
  
  Extend Master Data:
  
  If the supplier or plant is not extended to the relevant purchasing organization or company code, you may need to extend it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MK01 for creating a supplier or OX10 for extending a plant).
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any configuration settings that might be affecting the recognition of the supplier or plant.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the supplier or plant data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor
  OX10: Define Plant
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for procurement and logistics processes to understand the requirements for supplier and plant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SAPLWSPO102 error message.