How To Fix WB2B2132 - Supplier can be maintained for purchase side only

WB2B2132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Supplier can be maintained for purchase side only

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WB2B2132 - Details

• The SAP error message WB2B2132, which states "Supplier can be maintained for purchase side only," typically occurs in the context of supplier management and procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way the supplier is being maintained or used in the system, particularly in relation to the purchasing side of the business.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Supplier Role Configuration: The supplier may not be properly configured with the necessary roles for purchasing. In SAP, suppliers can have different roles (e.g., vendor, service provider) and if the supplier is not set up as a vendor for purchasing, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier master data that prevent it from being used in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not be appropriate for the supplier's configuration. For example, trying to create a purchase order for a supplier that is not set