How To Fix WU219 - Only one inter-plant supplier can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Only one inter-plant supplier can be assigned

What causes this issue?

You can only assign a material item to a vendor who does not
supply a particular plant.

System Response

The assignment of other vendors who are not assigned a plant
directly is rejected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU219 - Only one inter-plant supplier can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message WU219, which states "Only one inter-plant supplier can be assigned," typically occurs in the context of inter-plant stock transfers or procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to assign multiple inter-plant suppliers to a single material or plant combination, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Supplier Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has been assigned more than one inter-plant supplier in the system. SAP allows only one inter-plant supplier for a given material and plant combination to avoid confusion in procurement processes.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing info records that allow for multiple suppliers, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of material master records or purchasing info records can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the relevant material and check the purchasing view. Ensure that only one inter-plant supplier is assigned.
  If multiple suppliers are listed, you will need to remove the additional entries.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and plant combination. Ensure that only one inter-plant supplier is defined.
  If there are multiple records, delete or deactivate the unnecessary ones.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inter-plant procurement. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are legacy data issues or inconsistencies, consider running a data cleanup process to ensure that the material master and purchasing info records are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on managing inter-plant suppliers and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), and ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to material master and purchasing info records.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the procurement process functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU219 error and ensure that your inter-plant supplier assignments are correctly configured.