How To Fix WOSE055 - Enter an external supplier

WOSE055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOSE - Messages for Store Workbench Goods Receipt

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Enter an external supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOSE055 - Enter an external supplier ?

  The SAP error message WOSE055, which states "Enter an external supplier," typically occurs in the context of procurement or purchasing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an external supplier to be specified for a particular transaction, such as creating a purchase order or a purchase requisition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a valid external supplier (vendor) in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing organization or the vendor master data.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may require an external supplier, but the system is not able to identify one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid External Supplier: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating a purchase order).
  Ensure that you have entered a valid external supplier in the vendor field. You can search for suppliers using the search function (F4) to find the