How To Fix 06749 - Source list excludes external procurement of material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Source list excludes external procurement of material &

What causes this issue?

A global block has been placed on external procurement of material &V1&
in the source list.
You thus cannot order this material.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06749 - Source list excludes external procurement of material & ?

  The SAP error message "06749 - Source list excludes external procurement of material" typically occurs when you are trying to procure a material externally, but the source list for that material does not allow for external procurement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order or during the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process.
  Cause:
  
  Source List Configuration: The source list for the material may be configured to exclude external vendors. This can happen if the source list is set to only allow internal procurement or if the external vendor is not included in the source list.
  Validity Period: The validity period for the source list entry may have expired, making the external procurement option unavailable.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts external procurement.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The settings for the specific plant may not allow external procurement for that material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME01 (Create Source List) or ME03 (Display Source List) to check the source list for the material.
  Ensure that the external vendor is included in the source list and that the procurement type is set to allow external procurement.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Period:
  
  If the validity period for the source list entry has expired, update it to include the current date or a future date.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., "F" for external procurement).
  Verify that the material is not marked as "blocked" or has any other status that would prevent external procurement.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings allow for external procurement. This can be checked in the material master under the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the source list configuration or the procurement strategy, consult with your procurement or materials management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on source lists and procurement processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify source lists and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and enable external procurement for the specified material.