How To Fix W_MD023 - Supplier &1/plant &2; error while creating the purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 023

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

What causes this issue?

No purchase order could be created using the following criteria:
Vendor/supplying plant: &V1&
Distribution center: &V2&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the error message that you have received.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD023 - Supplier &1/plant &2; error while creating the purchase order ?

  The SAP error message W_MD023 typically indicates that there is an issue with the supplier and plant combination when creating a purchase order. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Maintained: The supplier (vendor) may not be maintained for the specific plant in the vendor master data.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the combination of the supplier and the material in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The plant may not be set up correctly in the vendor master data, or the vendor may not be assigned to the plant.
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor might be blocked for purchasing activities.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly for the specified plant, or it may not be available for procurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) and check if the vendor is maintained for the specific plant.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to create or check the purchasing info record for the supplier and material combination.
  Ensure that the info record is valid for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is set up for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the material is marked as "Purchasable" and that the relevant purchasing views are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct plant in the vendor master data.
  If necessary, use transaction code MK01 (Create Vendor) to add the vendor to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Block Status:
  
  Check if the vendor is blocked for purchasing by reviewing the vendor master data.
  If blocked, you may need to unblock the vendor or consult with the relevant department.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your procurement or materials management team to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03: Display Vendor
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material
  MK01: Create Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the W_MD023 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on vendor master data, purchasing info records, and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the W_MD023 error when creating a purchase order in SAP.