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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Subrange Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction ME01 (Maintain Source List) or MK02 (Change Vendor) depending on context.
  Verify if the supplier subrange exists for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Assign Supplier Subrange to Purchasing Area:
  
  Use transaction ME52N or ME01 to check if the supplier subrange is assigned to the purchasing area.
  Alternatively, use transaction ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to check if the supplier subrange is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Subrange for Purchasing Area:
  
  Use transaction ME01 or ME11 to create or assign the supplier subrange to the purchasing area.
  If the subrange does not exist, create it and assign it to the relevant purchasing area.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, the error might be due to missing configuration in the IMG path:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Vendor Master -> Define Supplier Subranges
  Ensure that supplier subranges are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify User Input:
  
  Confirm that the supplier subrange entered in the document is correct and matches the master data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Supplier subranges are optional but useful for detailed supplier management.
  This error is common when working with purchasing info records, source lists, or purchase orders involving supplier subranges.
  If you do not use supplier subranges, ensure that the field is left blank or not used in the document.
  Check authorization if the user is allowed to maintain or use supplier subranges.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Supplier subrange does not exist or is not assigned to the purchasing area.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or assign the supplier subrange to the purchasing area in master data.
  
  
  Transactions
  ME01, ME11, ME12, MK02, ME52N
  
  
  Customization
  Define supplier subranges in IMG if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on maintaining supplier subranges or further troubleshooting, please let me know!