How To Fix W_DSD_01266 - Source list for material &1, store &2 can be created for one suppl. only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Source list for material &1, store &2 can be created for one suppl. only

What causes this issue?

There is more than one source list record for the same material and
store during a single time frame.

System Response

The material cannot be assigned to the specified vendors for the given
store.

How to fix this error?

Assign a material for a given store to only one vendor per time frame.
Only if the time frames are different can the material have different
vendors for a given store.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01266 - Source list for material &1, store &2 can be created for one suppl. only ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01266 indicates that there is an issue with the source list for a specific material and store combination. The message states that a source list can only be created for one supplier for that particular material and store. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Distribution and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with materials and their suppliers.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or maintain a source list for a material at a specific store, but there is already an existing source list entry for that material and store combination with a different supplier.
  The system is designed to allow only one supplier to be assigned to a specific material at a specific store in the source list.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Source List Entries:
  
  Navigate to the source list for the material and store in question. You can do this using transaction code ME01 (Create Source List) or ME03 (Display Source List).
  Verify if there is already a source list entry for the material and store combination with a different supplier.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entries:
  
  If you find an existing entry, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing entry to change the supplier if that is appropriate.
  Delete the existing entry if you want to replace it with a new supplier.
  
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Source List Entry:
  
  After resolving any conflicts with existing entries, you can proceed to create a new source list entry for the desired supplier.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or deleting source list entries, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Source List: A source list in SAP is used to specify the sources of supply for a material. It can include information about suppliers, validity periods, and other relevant details.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it can affect the source list.
  Supplier Management: Review your supplier management processes to ensure that the correct suppliers are being assigned to materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message W_DSD_01266 and successfully manage your source lists in SAP.