How To Fix WY157 - Supplier &: account group & replaced by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Supplier &: account group & replaced by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY157 - Supplier &: account group & replaced by & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY157:
  
  SAP Message WY157:
  Text:
  
  Supplier & : account group & replaced by &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs during the creation or change of a vendor master record in SAP. It indicates that the account group originally entered for the vendor (supplier) has been automatically replaced by another account group by the system.
  Why does this happen?  
  
  The system enforces certain rules and consistency checks on vendor master data.
  The account group determines the number range, field selection, and other control parameters for the vendor master.
  If the entered account group is not valid for the vendor or does not match certain criteria (e.g., company code, purchasing organization, or vendor type), SAP replaces it with a default or correct account group.
  This replacement can happen due to configuration settings in the vendor master data or due to business rules defined in the system.
  
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  The account group entered is not allowed for the vendor's country or company code.
  The vendor master data is being created or changed in a context where only certain account groups are valid.
  Customizing settings in Vendor Account Groups (transaction OBD3) enforce restrictions.
  Number range intervals assigned to account groups do not match the vendor number.
  The system uses a substitution rule or user exit that changes the account group automatically.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Account Group entered:
  
  Verify if the account group you are trying to assign to the vendor is correct and valid for the vendor's country, company code, and business scenario.
  
  
  Review Vendor Account Group Customizing:
  
  Use transaction OBD3 to check the settings for vendor account groups. Confirm that the account group you want to use is properly configured and allowed.
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the vendor number falls within the number range assigned to the account group. Use transaction XKN1 or SNRO to check number ranges.
  
  
  Review Substitution or User Exits:
  
  Check if there are any substitution rules (transaction GGB0) or user exits (e.g., EXIT_SAPMF02D_001) that automatically replace the account group during vendor master creation/change.
  
  
  Adjust the Input:
  
  If the system replaces the account group, accept the replacement if it is correct, or adjust your input to use the correct account group from the start.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If the replacement is unexpected, consult with your SAP FI/MM consultant or Basis team to review the configuration and business rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  Vendor Master: XK01 (Create), XK02 (Change), XK03 (Display)  
  Vendor Account Group Customizing: OBD3  
  Number Range Maintenance: XKN1, SNRO  
  Substitution Rules: GGB0
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes related to vendor master data issues and account group replacements. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WY157.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Library sections on Vendor Master Data and Account Groups provide detailed explanations.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The system automatically replaces the vendor account group entered because it is invalid or inconsistent with configuration.
  Solution: Verify and correct the account group, check customizing and number ranges, and review any substitution logic.
  Result: Ensures vendor master data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or configuration, please provide more details about the vendor master creation/change process you are performing.