How To Fix WG044 - Supplier material number &1 for supplier &2 not found (Call: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Supplier material number &1 for supplier &2 not found (Call: &3)

What causes this issue?

The intermediate document segment does not contain a meaningful
identifier. The order item cannot therefore be identified.

System Response

The order item is not posted.

How to fix this error?

Transmit meaningful order item identifiers, i.e. EAN, material number,
supplier material number.

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  SAP Error Message:
  WG044 - Supplier material number &1 for supplier &2 not found (Call: &3)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find a supplier material number (also called the vendor material number or external material number) for a given supplier, but it cannot find a matching entry in the system.
  
  &1 = Supplier material number (vendor material number) that was searched for.
  &2 = Supplier (vendor) number.
  &3 = The function module or program call where the error occurred.
  
  The supplier material number is typically maintained in the purchasing info record or in the vendor master data (in the purchasing view or in the material master’s purchasing data). If the system cannot find this number, it means that the vendor material number is either not maintained or incorrectly maintained for the given supplier.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing Vendor Material Number: The supplier material number is not maintained in the purchasing info record (transaction ME11/ME12/ME13) or in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material Number: The vendor number or the supplier material number used in the transaction is incorrect or does not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: The info record or vendor master data might be inconsistent or incomplete.
  Wrong Call or Program Logic: The program or function module that is trying to fetch the supplier material number might be passing wrong parameters or the logic is incorrect.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the material number and vendor number.
  Verify if the supplier material number (vendor material number) is maintained correctly.
  If missing, maintain it using ME11 or ME12.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK03 or MK03 to display vendor master.
  Check if the vendor material number is maintained in the purchasing data or relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check if the material master has the correct purchasing data.
  Sometimes the supplier material number is linked via info records, so ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Check the Program or Function Module:
  
  Review the program or function module mentioned in the error message (&3).
  Debug or analyze the call to ensure correct parameters are passed.
  Check if the logic to fetch the supplier material number is correct.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Correct Data:
  
  If the supplier material number is missing, maintain it.
  If incorrect, correct the data.
  If the vendor number is wrong, correct it.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The supplier material number is important for procurement processes where the vendor uses their own material numbering system.
  This number is used in purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice verification to ensure correct identification of materials.
  Info records (ME11/ME12/ME13) link the material number with the vendor and the vendor’s material number.
  Sometimes, this error can occur during EDI processing or automatic PO creation if the vendor material number is missing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WG044 - Supplier material number &1 for supplier &2 not found (Call: &3)
  
  
  Cause
  Supplier material number not maintained or incorrect for the given vendor and material.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or correct the supplier material number in purchasing info record or vendor master. Check program logic if needed.
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  ME11, ME12, ME13, XK03, MK03, MM03
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.