How To Fix WOST_WSAO_WD005 - Supplier or plant entered was not checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSAO_WD - Retail Store Store Order Web Dynpro ABAP

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Supplier or plant entered was not checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSAO_WD005 - Supplier or plant entered was not checked ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSAO_WD005 indicates that there is an issue with the supplier or plant information in the system. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error message "Supplier or plant entered was not checked" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The supplier or plant may not be properly set up in the system. This could include missing vendor master data or plant master data.
  
  
  Validation Settings: The system may have validation settings that require certain checks to be performed on the supplier or plant, and these checks are failing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or validate the supplier or plant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier (vendor) and plant are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing information maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to supplier and plant validation in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary checks are enabled and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for purchasing and ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  Look for any specific settings that might be causing the validation to fail.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and validate the supplier and plant data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), or ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to check the relevant documents.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the validation is failing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message WOST_WSAO_WD005 in your SAP system.