How To Fix WRF_SHOP110 - &1 is not an external supplier and is, therefore, not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 110

• Message text: &1 is not an external supplier and is, therefore, not considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP110 - &1 is not an external supplier and is, therefore, not considered ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP110 indicates that the system is unable to recognize a specified supplier as an external supplier. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Supply Chain Management modules, where the system is trying to process data related to suppliers, but the supplier in question does not meet the criteria to be considered an external supplier.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Master Data Issues: The supplier may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing or incorrect data in the supplier master record.
  Supplier Type: The supplier might be classified as an internal supplier or a non-external supplier in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that define what constitutes an external supplier, and the supplier in question does not meet these criteria.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data that link the supplier to the relevant purchasing organization or other related entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Verify that the supplier is correctly set up as an external supplier.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the supplier type and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to supplier classification in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the criteria for external suppliers are correctly defined and that the supplier meets these criteria.
  
  
  
  Update Supplier Information:
  
  If the supplier is incorrectly classified, update the supplier master data to reflect the correct classification.
  If necessary, create a new supplier record with the correct external supplier settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MK01 (Create Supplier), MK02 (Change Supplier), and MK03 (Display Supplier).
  Master Data Governance: Ensure that your organization has proper governance in place for maintaining supplier master data to prevent such issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access or modify supplier data has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_SHOP110 error and ensure that the supplier is correctly recognized as an external supplier in your SAP system.