How To Fix WAB147 - Multiple materials for mat. number &1 of supplier &2 in purch. org. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Multiple materials for mat. number &1 of supplier &2 in purch. org. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB147 - Multiple materials for mat. number &1 of supplier &2 in purch. org. &3 ?

  The SAP error message WAB147 indicates that there are multiple materials associated with a specific material number from a supplier in a particular purchasing organization. This can occur in scenarios where the same material number is used for different materials or when there are inconsistencies in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Numbers: The same material number is assigned to different materials in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or vendor master data.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be set up correctly to handle the materials from the supplier.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records and verify if the material number is indeed associated with multiple materials.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the details.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data for the supplier in question using transaction code XK03 or MK03.
  Ensure that the vendor is correctly linked to the appropriate materials.
  
  
  
  Correct Duplicate Entries:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to consolidate or correct the material numbers. This could involve renaming materials or adjusting the material master records.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured to handle the materials from the supplier. This can be checked in the purchasing info records using transaction code ME13.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material and vendor data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or data issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and purchasing processes for best practices in maintaining master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WAB147 error and implement a solution to resolve it.