How To Fix 06771 - Material & not maintained by purchasing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Material & not maintained by purchasing

DEFINE &DATEN& = 'The purchasing data'
INCLUDE MATDATA_REQ_NA LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06771 - Material & not maintained by purchasing ?

  The SAP error message "06771 Material & not maintained by purchasing" typically indicates that the material in question is not set up correctly in the system for purchasing activities. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order or when performing other purchasing-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The material may not have been maintained in the Material Master under the Purchasing view. This means that the necessary purchasing information (like purchasing group, vendor data, etc.) is missing.
  Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow purchasing activities. Some material types are designated for production or inventory management only.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a Purchasing Info Record created for the material and vendor combination.
  Plant Data: The material may not be assigned to a specific plant in the purchasing view, which is necessary for procurement processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (specifically the Purchasing view).
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, including the purchasing group and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for purchasing. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: OMS2) or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Create Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, create a Purchasing Info Record for the material and the vendor (Transaction Code: ME11). This will link the material to the vendor for purchasing purposes.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the relevant plant in the Purchasing view of the Material Master.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Material Master and Purchasing processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain material master data and create purchasing documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material is properly maintained for purchasing activities in SAP.