How To Fix VJ206 - ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers


VJ206 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    No supplier is entered for the ILN output sender in the table
    'PRICAT_001: ILN assignment to supplier and purchasing group'. The
    system then uses the ILN to determine a supplier number from the
    supplier master data. If this is not clear, no supplier can be assigned.

    System Response

    The IDoc is not processed further.

    How to fix this error?

    Assign an ILN to the supplier or release a supplier number for the ILN
    in the table PRICAT_001.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    <DS:TRAN.PRICATCUS1>Release supplier</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ206 - ILN determination: The ILN &1 is assigned to several suppliers ?
    The SAP error message VJ206 indicates that the International Location Number (ILN) you are trying to use is assigned to multiple suppliers in the system. This can lead to confusion in transactions, as the system cannot determine which supplier to associate with the ILN.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the ILN you are attempting to use is not unique to a single supplier. In SAP, ILNs are meant to uniquely identify a location or entity, and if the same ILN is assigned to multiple suppliers, the system will raise this error to prevent ambiguity.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check ILN Assignments: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like BP for Business Partner) to check the ILN assignments. Verify which suppliers are currently assigned to the ILN in question. Correct ILN Assignments: If the ILN is indeed assigned to multiple suppliers, you will need

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


Related SAP Error Messages

Click the links below to see the following related messages:

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant