How To Fix W_MD021 - Suppl. &1/plant &2; messages generated when purchase order was created

W_MD021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Suppl. &1/plant &2; messages generated when purchase order was created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD021 - Suppl. &1/plant &2; messages generated when purchase order was created ?

  The SAP error message W_MD021 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the material master data or the purchasing information for a specific plant when creating a purchase order. The message format usually looks like this: "W_MD021: Supplement &1/Plant &2".
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly for the specified plant. This could include missing data in the material master record, such as purchasing views or plant-specific data.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be configured to handle the material type or the purchasing organization may not be assigned to the plant.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination for the specified plant.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for purchasing or may have a status that prevents it from being ordered.
  Vendor Issues: The vendor may not be set up correctly for the specified plant or may