How To Fix 06308 - External procurement not defined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: External procurement not defined for material &

What causes this issue?

<GL:external_procurement>External procurement</> is not defined in the
<GL:material_master_record>master record</> for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06308 - External procurement not defined for material & ?

  The SAP error message "06308 External procurement not defined for material &" typically occurs when you attempt to create a purchase order or perform a procurement-related transaction for a material that is not set up for external procurement in the system. This means that the material is not configured to be sourced from external suppliers.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not have been set up with the appropriate procurement type in the material master record. The procurement type determines whether a material can be procured externally (from vendors) or internally (from production).
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination, which is necessary for external procurement.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for external procurement.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not be allowed for external procurement based on the configuration in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" view and ensure that the procurement type is set to "External procurement" (usually indicated by "E" for external).
  If it is not set correctly, you can change it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create a purchasing info record for the material and the vendor.
  Ensure that the info record is correctly set up with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant associated with the material is set up to allow external procurement.
  You can check this in the material master under the "Plant Data" view.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type allows for external procurement. You can do this by reviewing the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Basic Settings" > "Define Attributes of Material Types".
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can assist in making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to this error message, as there may be updates or patches that address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and procurement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable external procurement for the specified material.