How To Fix WRF_APC514 - Enter a supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Enter a supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC514 - Enter a supplier ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC514 – Enter a supplier
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a supplier (vendor) is required in a transaction or process, but the supplier field has been left empty or not properly maintained. The system expects a valid supplier to be entered to proceed, especially in procurement, invoice verification, or related modules where supplier data is mandatory.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During invoice verification or posting when the supplier/vendor is not specified.
  In procurement processes where a purchase order or goods receipt requires a supplier.
  In custom or standard reports or transactions that require supplier input but none is provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid supplier/vendor:
  
  Make sure to input a valid supplier number in the required field before proceeding.
  
  
  Check master data:
  
  Verify that the supplier/vendor master data exists and is active in the system.
  
  
  Review the transaction flow:
  
  Ensure that the process or document you are working on requires a supplier and that it is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Check field settings:
  
  If this error appears unexpectedly, check if the supplier field is mandatory in the transaction or if any custom validation is enforcing this.
  
  
  Consult configuration:
  
  If the error persists, check the configuration in Materials Management (MM) or Accounts Payable (FI-AP) to ensure supplier data is correctly linked and required fields are set properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)  
  FB60 (Enter Vendor Invoice)  
  Other procurement or vendor-related transactions
  
  
  
  Modules involved:  
  
  MM (Materials Management)  
  FI (Financial Accounting) – Accounts Payable
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC514 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more detailed troubleshooting steps.