How To Fix WU216 - There is no supplier assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: There is no supplier assignment

What causes this issue?

A source of supply has not yet been assigned to the item selected.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a source of supply to the item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU216 - There is no supplier assignment ?

  The SAP error message WU216, which states "There is no supplier assignment," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or supplier-related transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid supplier assignment for the material or service you are trying to procure.
  Causes of Error WU216
  
  
  Missing Supplier Assignment: The most common cause is that the material or service you are trying to procure does not have a supplier assigned in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be set up correctly, or the vendor may not be active or valid for the specific purchasing organization.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master may not be properly configured for purchasing, or it may not be linked to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the vendor in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Solutions to Error WU216
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create a purchasing info record for the specific material and vendor combination if it does not exist.
  If it exists, check if it is valid and contains the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the purchasing view is properly maintained and that the material is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up and that it has the necessary authorizations and settings to interact with the vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance. They may need to check system configurations or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master (Purchasing)
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data, purchasing info records, and material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error WU216.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.