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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or the account assignment itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase orders for the specified supplier or material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained for the specified plant. Ensure that the purchasing view is properly filled out.
  Check Vendor Master: Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and active for the specified plant. Check if the vendor is blocked or inactive.
  Create/Update Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record, create one for the combination of supplier, plant, and material. If it exists, ensure it is correctly maintained.
  Review Plant Settings: Check the plant settings to ensure that purchasing is allowed for the specified material and vendor.
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment category and ensure that it is appropriate for the purchase order being created.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user creating the purchase order has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MK03 (Display Vendor), and ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the error message and related processes.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the W_MD018 error and implement the appropriate solution.