How To Fix W_CB439 - Eligible supplier list &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Eligible supplier list &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB439 - Eligible supplier list &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB439 Eligible supplier list &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference an Eligible Supplier List (ESL) that does not exist or is not defined in the system. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the name or ID of the supplier list that the system attempted to find but could not.
  Eligible Supplier Lists are used in SAP to restrict or specify which suppliers are allowed for certain procurement processes, often in the context of source determination or vendor evaluation.
  Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The Eligible Supplier List was never created or maintained.
  The list was deleted or archived.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference to the supplier list ID in the configuration or master data.
  The user or process is trying to use a supplier list that is not assigned or activated for the relevant purchasing organization or plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Supplier List ID:
  
  Check the exact name or ID of the Eligible Supplier List referenced in the error message.
  Confirm that this list exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier List Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction ME01 (Maintain Source List) or ME03 (Display Source List) to verify if the supplier list exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new Eligible Supplier List or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration or Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a purchasing document creation or source determination, check the configuration or master data where the supplier list is referenced.
  For example, check the source list assignment to the material/vendor or the purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Assign or Activate the Supplier List:
  
  Ensure that the supplier list is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization, plant, or material.
  Activate the list if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In SPRO, under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Source Determination ? Source Lists, verify the settings related to Eligible Supplier Lists.
  Ensure that the system is set up to use the correct supplier lists.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the list exists but the user does not have authorization to view or use it, which might cause the system to behave as if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01 - Maintain Source List
  ME03 - Display Source List
  ME04 - Maintain Quota Arrangement (sometimes related)
  ME51N - Create Purchase Requisition (where the error might appear)
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to source lists and supplier eligibility if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Source Lists and Eligible Supplier Lists.
  
  
  
  Business Context:
  
  Eligible Supplier Lists are often used in regulated industries or companies with strict supplier qualification processes.
  Ensuring the correct supplier list is maintained and referenced is critical for compliance and procurement control.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error W_CB439 Eligible supplier list &1 does not exist means the system cannot find the specified Eligible Supplier List. To resolve it, verify the existence and correctness of the supplier list, maintain or create it if missing, and ensure proper assignment and activation in the system.