/ACCGO/CAS_QF079 - Vendor can be maintained for purchase side only; shadow item &1|&2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_QF -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Vendor can be maintained for purchase side only; shadow item &1|&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF079 - Vendor can be maintained for purchase side only; shadow item &1|&2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_QF079 indicates that a vendor can only be maintained for the purchase side of a transaction, and it is related to a shadow item. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Compliance Management (ACM) or similar modules where vendor data is managed for both purchasing and sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Shadow Item: The error suggests that the item in question is a shadow item, which means it is linked to a specific vendor for purchasing but not for sales. Shadow items are often used in scenarios where a vendor is only relevant for one side of the transaction (e.g., purchasing).
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor may not be set up correctly for the sales side, or the system is configured to restrict vendor maintenance to the purchasing side only.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data or the item master data that prevent the system from allowing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Verify the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is correctly set up for the purchasing side. If you need to maintain the vendor for the sales side, you may need to update the vendor master accordingly.
  Review Item Configuration: Check the configuration of the item in question. Ensure that it is not incorrectly flagged as a shadow item if it should be available for both purchasing and sales.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP to understand the implications of shadow items and vendor maintenance.
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the system settings that govern vendor maintenance and shadow items.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor), MM03 (Display Material), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the relevant data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to maintain vendor data.
  Testing in Development: If changes are made to vendor or item configurations, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.