How To Fix /SRMSMC/FND_MD_PARTY012 - Enter a supplier

/SRMSMC/FND_MD_PARTY012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/FND_MD_PARTY -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a supplier

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/SRMSMC/FND_MD_PARTY012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_MD_PARTY012 typically indicates that a supplier must be entered in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when trying to create or process a purchase order, request for quotation, or other procurement-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The most common cause of this error is that the supplier field is either empty or not properly filled in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SRM system that prevent the supplier from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: The supplier data may not be correctly maintained in the system, leading to the inability to select or enter a supplier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Supplier Information: Ensure that you have entered a valid supplier in the relevant field. This could be done by:
  
  Selecting a supplier from the list of available suppliers.
  Manually entering the supplier ID or name if