How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE012 - Regular supplier not found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Regular supplier not found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE012 - Regular supplier not found for material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE012 Regular supplier not found for material &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine a regular (or preferred) supplier for a given material, but no such supplier has been maintained or assigned in the system for that material. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the material number in the actual message.
  In SAP, a "regular supplier" is typically the vendor who is most frequently used or preferred for procuring a particular material. This information is often used in procurement processes, such as automatic purchase order creation, source determination, or vendor evaluation.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  No source list entry exists for the material.
  No info record (Purchasing Info Record) is maintained for the material and vendor.
  The material master does not have a valid purchasing view or vendor assignment.
  The vendor master data is incomplete or the vendor is blocked.
  The system is configured to require a regular supplier, but none is assigned.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  During purchase requisition processing or automatic purchase order creation.
  When using source determination or automatic sourcing.
  In MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs that try to assign a vendor.
  In procurement scenarios where the system expects a default vendor.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Go to transaction ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Create or update the info record for the material and the vendor who is the regular supplier.
  Ensure the info record is valid for the plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source List:
  
  Use transaction ME01 to maintain the source list for the material.
  Add the regular supplier as a source of supply.
  Mark the source as fixed or valid for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM02 to check the Purchasing view of the material.
  Ensure that the material is flagged for procurement and that the relevant purchasing data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check vendor master data in XK03 or MK03.
  Ensure the vendor is active, not blocked, and valid for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Automatic Source Determination:
  
  If automatic source determination is used, verify the configuration and master data to ensure the system can find a regular supplier.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Check if there are any custom validations or user exits that enforce the presence of a regular supplier.
  Review the procurement process configuration in IMG (SPRO).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The error message is often a prompt to maintain master data correctly before procurement processing.
  Regular supplier assignment helps streamline procurement and ensures consistent sourcing.
  If multiple suppliers exist, the system needs a clear "regular" or preferred supplier to avoid ambiguity.
  Sometimes, the error can be bypassed by manually selecting a supplier during purchase order creation, but this is not recommended for automated processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WSD_MESSAGE012 Regular supplier not found for material &1
  
  
  Cause
  No regular supplier/vendor assigned for the material
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain purchasing info record, source list, and vendor master data
  
  
  Transactions
  ME11 (Info Record), ME01 (Source List), MM02 (Material Master), XK03/MK03 (Vendor Master)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Procurement, MRP, Source Determination, Vendor Master
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!