M7169 - Vendor is determined automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Vendor is determined automatically

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a unique purchasing organization for the
plant, or several purchasing organizations are possible. However, a
unique purchasing organization for the plant is required, in order to
determine the pipeline info record for the material and vendor.

System Response

The system will cancel the vendor number that you entered and will
retrieve all pipeline info records for the material.

How to fix this error?

Press ENTER. If more than one pipeline vendor is possible, select the
required vendor.

Procedure for system administrator
In the Customizing section for the company structure, assign a standard
purchasing organization to the plant.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7169 - Vendor is determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message M7169, which states "Vendor is determined automatically," typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes within SAP. This message indicates that the system has automatically determined a vendor for a purchase order or a purchase requisition based on the settings and data available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Vendor Determination: The system is configured to automatically determine a vendor based on certain criteria, such as material master data, purchasing info records, or source lists.
  Missing Manual Vendor Entry: If a user attempts to enter a vendor manually in a transaction where the system is set to automatically determine the vendor, this error may occur.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the purchasing module may be set to prioritize automatic vendor determination over manual entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the purchasing module (transaction codes like SPRO) to understand how vendor determination is set up. You may need to adjust these settings if manual vendor entry is required.
  Manual Vendor Entry: If you need to enter a vendor manually, ensure that the relevant fields are correctly filled out and that the system is not set to override this with automatic determination.
  Review Master Data: Check the material master, purchasing info records, and source lists to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the desired vendor is available for the materials in question.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If necessary, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the vendor determination process according to your business needs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME11 (Create Info Record) to navigate the purchasing processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on vendor determination processes and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to vendor determination.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module for further assistance.