How To Fix W_MD018 - Supplier &1/plant &2/matl &3; Error while creating purchase order items

W_MD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Supplier &1/plant &2/matl &3; Error while creating purchase order items

What causes this issue?

The purchase order item could not created using the following criteria:
Vendor/supplying plant: &V1&
Distribution center: &V2&
Material: &V3&

System Response

The purchase order item is not created. The system continues to process
the next item instead.

How to fix this error?

Check the error message that you received.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD018 - Supplier &1/plant &2/matl &3; Error while creating purchase order items ?

  The SAP error message W_MD018 indicates that there was an issue while trying to create purchase order items for a specific supplier, plant, and material. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master for the specified plant. This includes missing or incorrect purchasing data.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor may not be properly set up for the specified plant or material. This includes missing purchasing information or the vendor being inactive.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the combination of the supplier, plant, and material.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be configured to allow purchasing for the specified material or vendor.
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with account assignment categories