How To Fix WN087 - Plant &1: Error while mapping the data of supplier &2 to BP structures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Plant &1: Error while mapping the data of supplier &2 to BP structures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN087 - Plant &1: Error while mapping the data of supplier &2 to BP structures ?

  The SAP error message WN087 indicates that there is an issue with mapping the data of a supplier to Business Partner (BP) structures in the system. This error typically arises during the process of creating or updating a Business Partner record, particularly when integrating supplier data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The supplier data being imported or processed may have inconsistencies or missing information that prevents it from being correctly mapped to the Business Partner structures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Business Partner settings or in the mapping settings between the supplier data and the Business Partner structures.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields required for the Business Partner creation may be missing in the supplier data.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the data being imported may not match the expected format in the Business Partner structures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the mapping or to create/update the Business Partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the supplier data for any inconsistencies or missing fields. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for Business Partner and ensure that the mapping between supplier data and Business Partner structures is correctly set up.
  Validate Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields for the Business Partner are filled in the supplier data. You can refer to the Business Partner configuration to identify these fields.
  Data Format Validation: Ensure that the data being imported adheres to the expected formats. This may include checking data types, lengths, and formats (e.g., date formats).
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create or update Business Partner records.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manually check the data and see if there are any issues that can be resolved directly in the interface.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, MK01 (Create Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), and MK03 (Display Vendor) to manage supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Business Partner and supplier integration for best practices and guidelines on data mapping.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.