How To Fix WY086 - Supplier number missing; check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Supplier number missing; check your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY086 - Supplier number missing; check your entries ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY086 - Supplier number missing; check your entries:
  
  Error Message
  WY086 - Supplier number missing; check your entries
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a transaction or process in SAP requires a supplier (vendor) number, but the system does not find it in the relevant field. Common scenarios include:
  
  Creating or posting a purchase order, invoice, or goods receipt where the supplier/vendor number is mandatory but has not been entered.
  Vendor master data is incomplete or missing.
  The supplier number field is left blank or incorrectly filled in the transaction.
  The system expects a supplier number due to configuration or business rules, but the user input does not provide it.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Supplier Number Field:
  
  Ensure that the supplier/vendor number is entered correctly in the transaction.
  Verify that the supplier number is not blank or invalid.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 to check if the vendor exists and is active.
  Confirm that the vendor number is valid and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review the Transaction Data:
  
  If you are creating a purchase order, invoice, or goods receipt, make sure the supplier/vendor number is entered in the header or item level as required.
  Check if the supplier number is being pulled from a reference document or master data correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration and Customizing:
  
  Sometimes, the system requires a supplier number due to specific business rules or validations configured in the system.
  Consult with your SAP MM or FI consultant to verify if any user exits, BAdIs, or validations are enforcing the presence of a supplier number.
  
  
  
  Re-enter or Correct the Supplier Number:
  
  Correct the entry and try to save or post the document again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Module Context: This error is commonly encountered in SAP MM (Materials Management) and FI (Financial Accounting) modules.
  Transaction Codes: PO creation (ME21N), Invoice verification (MIRO), Vendor master maintenance (XK01/XK02/XK03).
  Related Messages: Other messages related to vendor master data or missing fields might appear alongside WY086.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.