How To Fix WP123 - Supplier material & is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Supplier material & is unknown

What causes this issue?

The supplier material number &V1& does not exist in the system.

System Response

The system was unable to post any goods movement for the number.

How to fix this error?

Create a supplier material number for the material and supplier in the
system, or create the goods movement using a different supplier material
number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP123 - Supplier material & is unknown ?

  The SAP error message WP123, which states "Supplier material & is unknown," typically occurs in the context of procurement or inventory management when the system cannot find a specific material associated with a supplier in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material in question has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Supplier Not Assigned: The supplier may not be assigned to the material in the vendor master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and vendor master records.
  Inactive Material: The material may be inactive or flagged for deletion in the system.
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the supplier and material combination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Verify Supplier Assignment: Ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned to the material in the vendor master (transaction code XK03).
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record: If the purchasing info record does not exist, create it using transaction code ME11. If it exists but is incorrect, update it using ME12.
  Check for Typos: Double-check the material number for any typographical errors.
  Activate Material: If the material is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material.
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you are unsure about the data, consult with your organization's master data management team to ensure that all records are accurate and up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material and vendor master data management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material and vendor data in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in procurement and inventory management.