How To Fix SMI_MSG006 - List of valid suppliers for the materials (see details)

SMI_MSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_MSG - Message for Development Class ICH_R3

• Message number: 006

• Message text: List of valid suppliers for the materials (see details)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_MSG006 - List of valid suppliers for the materials (see details) ?

  The SAP error message SMI_MSG006 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the supplier list for specific materials in the system. This message is often encountered in the context of Supplier Management or Material Management modules, particularly when dealing with supplier evaluations, procurement processes, or when trying to create or modify purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The error may occur if there are no valid suppliers assigned to the materials in question. This could be due to missing or incomplete master data.
  Incorrect Material-Supplier Assignment: The materials may not be correctly linked to the suppliers in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve a valid list.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier or material master data, such as inactive suppliers or materials that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the supplier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Master