06536 - Internal procurement not defined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Internal procurement not defined for material &

What causes this issue?

You have entered the procurement type for in-house production. However,
the <GL:material_type>material type</> listed in
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> &V1& does not
provide for in-house production.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the correctness of the procurement type/
<GL:material_number>material number</> you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06536 - Internal procurement not defined for material & ?

  The SAP error message "06536 Internal procurement not defined for material &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of internal procurement for a specific material in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary settings to process internal procurement for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The internal procurement settings for the material have not been defined in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the appropriate procurement type set up.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not be configured correctly for internal procurement.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material, which is necessary for procurement processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., whether it is set to "E" for in-house production or "F" for external procurement).
  Verify that the material is marked for internal procurement.
  
  
  
  Define Internal Procurement:
  
  If internal procurement is not defined, you may need to configure it in the system. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Internal Procurement.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the material and the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings for the material are correctly configured to allow for internal procurement.
  You can check this in the material master under the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check if there is a purchasing info record for the material (transaction code ME11).
  If it does not exist, create one to facilitate the procurement process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.