How To Fix WY182 - Partner & is a one-time supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Partner & is a one-time supplier

What causes this issue?

You have used a one-time vendor as a partner.
Note, that using a one-time vendor in a partner function can cause
problems in follow-on documents.

System Response

You can set the system behavior in Customizing.

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

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY182 - Partner & is a one-time supplier ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY182 - Partner & is a one-time supplier
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a business partner in a transaction is flagged as a one-time supplier in SAP, but the system expects a regular (master data maintained) vendor. One-time suppliers are used for vendors that are not maintained in the vendor master data and are typically used for one-off transactions.
  In other words, the system is trying to process a transaction with a partner that is set up as a one-time supplier, but the transaction or document type requires a regular vendor master record.
  
  Explanation:
  
  One-time supplier means the vendor is not maintained in the vendor master (LFA1) but is entered directly in the transaction.
  Certain transactions or document types do not allow one-time suppliers because they require vendor master data for validation, tax calculation, or reporting.
  The error message WY182 is triggered when the system detects that the partner is flagged as a one-time supplier but the transaction does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Partner Role and Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify if the partner number used is indeed a one-time supplier.
  If the partner should be a regular vendor, create or maintain the vendor master record in transaction XK01 or MK01.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Vendor Number:
  
  Replace the one-time supplier number with a valid vendor master number in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction or Document Type Settings:
  
  If the business process requires one-time suppliers, ensure the transaction/document type supports one-time vendors.
  Check configuration in SPRO under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Define Number Ranges for Vendors or related settings.
  
  
  
  For One-Time Supplier Usage:
  
  Use the special one-time vendor number (usually a generic vendor number reserved for one-time suppliers).
  Enter the one-time supplier details (name, address) in the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  One-time vendor number: Usually a generic vendor number (e.g., 999999) is set up in the system to represent one-time suppliers.
  Vendor Master Data: Vendors maintained in the system have full master data and are used for regular procurement.
  Transaction Types: Some purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders) may not allow one-time vendors depending on configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error.
  Customization: The use of one-time vendors can be controlled via customizing in SAP IMG.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WY182 - Partner & is a one-time supplier
  
  
  Cause
  Partner is flagged as one-time supplier but transaction requires a regular vendor
  
  
  Solution
  Use a valid vendor master number or adjust transaction to allow one-time suppliers
  
  
  Check
  Vendor master data, transaction/document type settings, and one-time vendor number usage
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the transaction code or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.