How To Fix WU411 - Cannot order with supplier before &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Cannot order with supplier before &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU411 - Cannot order with supplier before & ?

  The SAP error message WU411 "Cannot order with supplier before &" typically indicates that there is a restriction or condition preventing the creation of a purchase order with a specific supplier before a certain date. This error is often related to the supplier's validity period or other purchasing conditions set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Validity Period: The supplier may have a defined validity period during which they can be used for purchasing. If the current date is before this validity period, the error will occur.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be a purchasing info record that specifies conditions for ordering from the supplier, including valid dates.
  Contract or Agreement: There may be a contract or agreement in place that restricts ordering from the supplier until a certain date.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have settings that restrict ordering from the supplier based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Validity: Verify the validity dates of the supplier in the vendor master data. If the current date is before the start date, you will need to wait until the validity period begins or update the supplier's validity period if appropriate.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Check the purchasing info records for the specific material and supplier combination to see if there are any date restrictions.
  Consult Contracts: If there are contracts in place, review them to ensure that you are allowed to order from the supplier at the current time.
  Update Material Master: If the material master data has restrictions, you may need to update it to allow ordering from the supplier.
  Contact Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the restrictions, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for clarification and guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), or MM03 (Display Material) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify supplier and purchasing data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.