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

W_MD023 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W_MD023 - Details

• 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