How To Fix WTADDI_APPL040 - &1 supplier found for additionals &2 (plant &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI_APPL - Messages for Application Log LO-ADM/APPL

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 supplier found for additionals &2 (plant &3)

What causes this issue?

Vendors must be found for additional &V2& due to the the relevant
<DS:DE.ADDI_OPER>follow-up action</> (2 or 3). In total, &V1& possible
vendors were found for plant &V3&.
&system_response&
Of the &V1& possible vendors listed, the <ZH>first</> vendor is defined
as the source of supply for this additionals document.
&hints&
You can make settings in the system so that a workflow is generated. By
doing this, a specific employee can be informed and the appropriate
vendor can be selected from the list of possible vendors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI_APPL040 - &1 supplier found for additionals &2 (plant &3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTADDI_APPL040 &1 supplier found for additionals &2 (plant &3)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Task (WT) creation or processing in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management (IM) when dealing with additional suppliers or source determination.
  
  &1: Number of suppliers found  
  &2: Additional suppliers  
  &3: Plant
  
  The message indicates that exactly one supplier was found for the additional suppliers specified for the given plant during the warehouse task or goods movement process.
  This message is informational or a warning that the system has identified a single supplier for the additional supplier list in the plant, which might affect the source determination or the procurement process.
  
  Typical Cause:
  
  The system is checking for suppliers related to a material or additional suppliers configured for a plant.
  Only one supplier is found in the system for the additional suppliers list.
  This might be unexpected if multiple suppliers were anticipated or if the configuration expects more than one supplier.
  It can also occur if the supplier master data or source list is incomplete or not maintained properly.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier master data (transaction XK03 or MK03) is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the supplier is active and valid for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check Source List / Info Records:
  
  Use transaction ME01/ME03 to check the source list for the material and plant.
  Confirm that the additional suppliers are correctly maintained and active.
  If multiple suppliers are expected, ensure they are all maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for additional suppliers in the plant.
  Verify if the system is set up to handle multiple suppliers or if it expects only one.
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to allow multiple suppliers or to handle the scenario correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Task / Process Logic:
  
  Review the warehouse task creation logic or the process that triggers this message.
  Ensure that the logic correctly handles the supplier determination.
  If customization or user-exits are involved, verify their correctness.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WTADDI_APPL040 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal or EWM documentation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is often informational but can indicate a potential issue if multiple suppliers are expected.
  It is related to procurement integration with warehouse management and source determination.
  Proper supplier and source list maintenance is crucial for smooth warehouse and procurement operations.
  If the message appears during a process and causes a stop or error, further debugging or SAP support might be required.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, process step, or module), I can help tailor the solution more precisely.