How To Fix WU252 - No external supplier deleted

WU252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No external supplier deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU252 - No external supplier deleted ?

  The SAP error message WU252 ("No external supplier deleted") typically occurs in the context of supplier management or procurement processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that an attempt was made to delete an external supplier record, but the system could not find any such record to delete.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Supplier: The supplier you are trying to delete does not exist in the system or has already been deleted.
  Incorrect Supplier Number: The supplier number or ID you are using may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Locking: The supplier record may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the supplier record.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain supplier records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Supplier Existence: Check if the supplier exists in the system by searching for it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., XK03 for displaying vendor data).
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