/ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO008 - A standard supplier cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: A standard supplier cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO008 - A standard supplier cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO008 A standard supplier cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or SAP Materials Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a standard supplier for a specific purchasing document or procurement process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The supplier may not be set up correctly in the system, or the necessary data (such as purchasing organization, vendor master data, etc.) may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the supplier determination process may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a standard supplier.
  No Valid Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply for the material or service being procured, which can happen if the material is not assigned to any vendor.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: If the purchasing info record is missing or not maintained properly for the material and vendor combination, it can lead to this error.
  Vendor Blocked or Inactive: The vendor may be blocked or inactive in the system, preventing it from being considered as a standard supplier.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and correctly maintained. Verify that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  Maintain Purchasing Info Records: Create or update the purchasing info records for the relevant materials and vendors to ensure that the system can find a valid source of supply.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to supplier determination in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  Use Source List: If applicable, ensure that a source list is maintained for the materials in question, which can help the system identify valid suppliers.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the purchasing views are filled out properly.
  Run Reports: Use relevant reports to identify any issues with vendor assignments or purchasing info records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to manage purchasing info records.
  Vendor Master Maintenance: Use transaction codes like XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and XK03 (Display Vendor) to manage vendor master data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination fails, or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that a standard supplier can be determined in your SAP system.