How To Fix W_CB251 - No supplier found for expenses-relevant condition &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No supplier found for expenses-relevant condition &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a supplier for the condition &V1& and the
material &V2&.

System Response

A supplier is required to create settlement documents. Since no supplier
could be determined, processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The supplier is determined using Business Add-In
<DS:SIMG.WCB_GET_VENDOR_BD>Determining the Supplier for an Expense
Condition</>, for which a default implementation is shipped. Check why
the default implementation and your own implementation could not
determine a supplier.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB251 - No supplier found for expenses-relevant condition &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB251 No supplier found for expenses-relevant condition &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when the system tries to process an expenses-relevant condition (such as a condition type related to expenses in purchasing or invoice verification) but cannot find a corresponding supplier (vendor) assigned or linked to that condition.
  In other words, the system expects a supplier/vendor to be associated with the condition record for expenses, but none is found. This typically happens during invoice verification or purchase order processing when the condition is expected to be linked to a vendor for correct posting or settlement.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The condition record for the expenses-relevant condition type is maintained without specifying a vendor.
  The condition type is configured to require a vendor, but the vendor master data or condition records are incomplete.
  The condition record is maintained at a level (e.g., purchasing organization, material) that does not include vendor assignment.
  Customizing or master data inconsistencies where the system expects a vendor but none is assigned.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction MEK3 (Display Conditions) or MEK2 (Change Conditions) to review the condition records for the condition type mentioned in the message.
  Verify if the condition record includes a vendor or supplier in the key fields.
  If missing, maintain the vendor in the condition record or create a new condition record with the vendor assigned.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure the vendor master data is correctly maintained and active.
  Check if the vendor is valid for the purchasing organization and company code involved.
  
  
  
  Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the condition type in SPRO under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Conditions -> Define Price Determination Process
  Verify if the condition type is set to require a vendor or if it is expenses-relevant.
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order / Invoice Data:
  
  Verify that the purchase order or invoice references the correct vendor.
  Ensure that the expenses-relevant condition is applicable to the vendor in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address this warning with patches or detailed instructions.
  Search SAP Support Portal for message W_CB251 for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not stop the process but indicates a potential issue that could lead to incorrect postings or missing expense allocations.
  Expenses-relevant conditions are often used in scenarios where costs need to be allocated or posted to expense accounts rather than inventory or asset accounts.
  Proper maintenance of condition records and vendor master data is crucial for accurate financial postings.
  
  
  If you provide the exact condition type (&1) or the transaction context, I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB251 No supplier found for expenses-relevant condition &1
  
  
  Cause
  Condition record for an expenses-relevant condition lacks an assigned vendor.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain vendor in condition record; verify vendor master data; check condition type config.
  
  
  Transaction to check conditions
  MEK2 / MEK3
  
  
  Configuration path
  SPRO -> MM -> Purchasing -> Conditions -> Define Price Determination Process
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transaction codes or configuration steps!