How To Fix WU534 - A different supplier is assigned in the reference plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 534

• Message text: A different supplier is assigned in the reference plant

What causes this issue?

A vendor that differs from the vendor in the reference plant was found
for plant &V4&, material &V2& in unit of measure &V3&.

System Response

Price activation at plant group level may lead to incorrect results for
plant group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

You can activate prices at plant level by changing the price activation
type of plant group &V1&. To do this, change the price activation type
indicator to "Plant" in the plant group overview.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU534 - A different supplier is assigned in the reference plant ?

  The SAP error message WU534 indicates that there is a mismatch in the supplier assignment for a specific material in the reference plant. This typically occurs during procurement processes, such as when creating a purchase order or a purchase requisition, and it suggests that the system has detected a different supplier than what is expected for the material in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Assignment Mismatch: The material in the reference plant is assigned to a different supplier than the one being used in the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data or material master data.
  Plant-Specific Data: The supplier may not be assigned to the specific plant in question, or the supplier assignment may have changed recently.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the material may not be set up correctly for the supplier in the reference plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view for the material in the reference plant. Ensure that the correct supplier is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check the purchasing info record for the material and supplier combination. Ensure that the info record exists and is correctly configured for the reference plant.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the supplier needs to be assigned to the plant, you can do this by using transaction code XK01 or MK01 to create or update the vendor master data for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Recent Changes:
  
  Investigate if there have been any recent changes to the vendor assignments or material master data that could have led to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct supplier assignment, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to confirm the appropriate supplier for the material in the reference plant.
  
  
  
  Error Message Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for additional context on the error message and any specific configurations that may be relevant to your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP's support portal for any notes related to error WU534 for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.