How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE053 - Supplier subrange &1 does not exist for this purchasing area

WSD_MESSAGE053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Supplier subrange &1 does not exist for this purchasing area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE053 - Supplier subrange &1 does not exist for this purchasing area ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE053: Supplier subrange &1 does not exist for this purchasing area
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a supplier subrange that is not defined or does not exist for the specified purchasing area in SAP.
  
  A supplier subrange is a subdivision of a supplier, used to differentiate between different parts or divisions of the same supplier.
  The system checks if the supplier subrange you entered is valid and assigned to the purchasing area.
  If the subrange is missing or incorrectly maintained for the purchasing area, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Purchasing areas are organizational units in SAP MM that represent a specific purchasing department or location.
  Supplier subranges must be maintained per purchasing area to ensure correct procurement processing.
  If you try to create or process a document (e.g., purchase order, contract) with a supplier subrange that is not assigned to the purchasing area, SAP cannot validate it and issues this