How To Fix WU387 - Supplier has not been assigned to material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Supplier has not been assigned to material & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU387 - Supplier has not been assigned to material & & ?

  The SAP error message WU387 ("Supplier has not been assigned to material & &") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a supplier to be linked to a specific material, but no such link exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or when trying to maintain vendor information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a vendor assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor Data: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the material or vendor.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for vendor assignments that are not met.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the purchasing organization that is being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU387 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the material number and the vendor number to check if there is an existing purchasing info record.
  If there is no record, create a new purchasing info record by entering the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor to Material:
  
  If the vendor is not assigned to the material, you can do this by creating or updating the purchasing info record.
  Ensure that you enter the correct purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly and that it is assigned to the appropriate purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to verify that the vendor is active and correctly set up.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  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 for any configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and vendor management for best practices on maintaining vendor and material relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU387 error and successfully assign a supplier to the material in question.