How To Fix WN507 - Supplier &1 not assigned to plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Supplier &1 not assigned to plant &2

What causes this issue?

A vendor, who is himself not assigned to the plant, is assigned to the
plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN507 - Supplier &1 not assigned to plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WN507 "Supplier &1 not assigned to plant &2" typically occurs in the context of procurement and materials management when a supplier (vendor) is not linked to a specific plant in the system. This can prevent the creation of purchase orders or other procurement-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor-Plant Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor (supplier) has not been assigned to the specified plant in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Plant or Vendor: The plant or vendor number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may be issues with data maintenance, such as incomplete vendor master records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN507 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor for Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and check if the vendor is assigned to the relevant plant.
  If the vendor is not assigned, you will need to create or update the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor to Plant:
  
  Use transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing) to create a new vendor or XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing) to update an existing vendor.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization associated with the plant is correctly set up and that the vendor is assigned to that purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that there are no inconsistencies in the vendor master data. This includes checking for any missing information that may be required for the vendor-plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01, XK02, XK03: Vendor master data maintenance.
  MK01, MK02, MK03: Vendor master data for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1: Vendor master (general data).
  LFB1: Vendor master (company code data).
  LFM1: Vendor master (purchasing organization data).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and procurement processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WN507 error and ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned to the specified plant.