How To Fix WVMI203 - Supplier material &2 from supplier &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Supplier material &2 from supplier &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Only the material number of the vendor was entered for a material in
the IDoc. This material number could not, however, be found in any
purchasing information record.

System Response

IDoc inbound processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a relevant purchasing information record or ask your vendor to
use your material numbers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVMI203 - Supplier material &2 from supplier &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WVMI203 indicates that the system cannot find a specific supplier material for a given supplier. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with supplier-specific materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The supplier material record for the specified supplier does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being created for the supplier.
  The material being deleted or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect supplier or material number being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to link the supplier with the material.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the supplier or material number entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and verify if the material exists for the specified supplier.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a