How To Fix W_MD020 - Supplier &1/plant &2; error while posting purchase order


W_MD020 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Supplier &1/plant &2; error while posting purchase order

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  • What causes this issue?

    No purchase order could be posted when the following criteria were
    used:
    Vendor/supplying plant: &V1&
    Distribution center: &V2&

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Check the message that you have received.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD020 - Supplier &1/plant &2; error while posting purchase order ?
    The SAP error message W_MD020 typically indicates an issue related to the supplier and plant combination when trying to post a purchase order. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes of W_MD020 Error
    
    
    Invalid Supplier/Plant Combination: The supplier (vendor) may not be set up for the specific plant in the system. This can happen if the vendor master data is incomplete or not maintained for the relevant plant.
    
    
    Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no purchasing info record for the combination of the supplier and material in the specified plant.
    
    
    Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly for the supplier in the material master data, or it may not be assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
    
    
    Blocked Vendor: The vendor might be blocked for purchasing transactions, which

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