How To Fix WV061 - Supplier &1 is not an allowed source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Supplier &1 is not an allowed source of supply

What causes this issue?

Vendor &V1& has not been maintained for distribution chain &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV061 - Supplier &1 is not an allowed source of supply ?

  The SAP error message WV061 ("Supplier &1 is not an allowed source of supply") typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents like purchase orders or requisitions. This error indicates that the supplier you are trying to use is not authorized or recognized as a valid source for the material or service you are attempting to procure.
  Causes:
  
  Supplier Not Approved: The supplier may not be approved for the specific material or service in the system.
  Source List Configuration: The source list for the material may not include the supplier as an allowed source.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the supplier and the material combination.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not be set up to allow procurement from that supplier.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The supplier may not be allowed for the specific plant or purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Go to the source list for the material (transaction code ME01 or ME03) and verify if the supplier is listed as an allowed source. If not, you may need to add the supplier.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there is a purchasing info record for the supplier and the material (transaction code ME11 or ME12). If it does not exist, create one.
  
  
  
  Supplier Approval:
  
  Ensure that the supplier is approved for use in your organization. This may involve checking with the procurement or vendor management team.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the supplier is allowed for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Plant and Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Verify that the supplier is set up correctly for the specific plant and purchasing organization in the vendor master data (transaction code XK03).
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the supplier's status or the necessary configurations, consult with your procurement or materials management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing suppliers, source lists, and purchasing info records.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the source list, purchasing info records, and vendor master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV061 error and successfully process your procurement documents.