How To Fix WP631 - Supplier must be entered for automatic purchase order generation


WP631 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

  • Message number: 631

  • Message text: Supplier must be entered for automatic purchase order generation

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  • What causes this issue?

    You must state a supplier so that a purchase order for material &V1& can
    be automatically generated in the backgroud.

    System Response

    You can state the supplier for a goods receipt item by using the
    following transaction.
    The transaction is started immediately after this information screen and
    is supplied with values taken from the goods receipt interface.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP631 - Supplier must be entered for automatic purchase order generation ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP631: "Supplier must be entered for automatic purchase order generation":
    
    Error Message: WP631
    Text: Supplier must be entered for automatic purchase order generation
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs during the automatic purchase order (PO) generation process (e.g., using transaction ME59N or background jobs for automatic PO creation) when the system tries to create a PO but no supplier (vendor) is assigned or determined for the purchase requisition or outline agreement item. In other words, the system requires a vendor to be specified to generate a PO automatically. If the vendor field is empty or the system cannot find a valid vendor for the item, it throws this error. Common reasons include: The purchase requisition or contract item does not have a vendor assigned. The info record or source list is missing or not maintained for the material and plant combination. The source determination process fails to find a valid vendor. The

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