Do you have any question about this error?
Stop googling SAP errors. Use our Free Essentials plan instead - no credit card needed. Start Now →
Message type: E = Error
Message class: W# -
Message number: 523
Message text: Enter a vendor for the vendor sub-range
Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.
To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.
Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.
First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).
Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.
You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.
W#523
- Enter a vendor for the vendor sub-range ?The SAP error message W#523 "Enter a vendor for the vendor sub-range" typically occurs in the context of vendor master data management. This error indicates that the system requires a vendor to be specified for a particular vendor sub-range, which is a classification or grouping of vendors based on certain criteria.
Cause:
- Missing Vendor Assignment: The vendor sub-range you are trying to use does not have an associated vendor defined in the system.
- Incorrect Configuration: The vendor sub-range may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for a vendor not being met.
- Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the vendor information was not correctly inputted or saved.
Solution:
Check Vendor Master Data:
- Navigate to the vendor master data (transaction code
XK03
for display orXK01
for creation).- Ensure that the vendor you are trying to use is correctly set up and assigned to the appropriate vendor sub-range.
Assign Vendor to Sub-Range:
- If the vendor is not assigned to the required sub-range, you will need to create or update the vendor master record to include the necessary sub-range information.
- This can typically be done in the vendor master data maintenance screen.
Review Configuration:
- If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for vendor sub-ranges in the relevant customizing transaction (usually under
SPRO
).- Ensure that the vendor sub-range is correctly defined and that it is linked to the appropriate vendors.
Consult Documentation:
- Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to vendor master data and sub-ranges for additional guidance.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
Related Information:
XK01
, XK02
, XK03
, and SPRO
for vendor master data management and configuration.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message W#523 and ensure that your vendor sub-range is correctly configured in SAP.
Get instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.
W#522
Internal error
What causes this issue? An internal error occurred during processing.System Response INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TXHow to fix this error...
W#521
Select at least one document column
What causes this issue? No documents can be displayed because you did not select any document column.How to fix this error? Select at least one docu...
W#524
The quantity in the main item could not be distributed
What causes this issue? The open quantity in a main item in the current document (see below for the document number) could not be distributed among t...
W#525
Item quantity could not be distributed
What causes this issue? The open quantity in a main item in the current document (see below for the document number) could not be distributed among t...
Click on this link to search all SAP messages.