How To Fix 61018 - Invalid procurement type

61018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invalid procurement type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61018 - Invalid procurement type ?

  The SAP error message 61018, "Invalid procurement type," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the procurement type specified for a material is not valid or not recognized by the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Procurement Type: The procurement type assigned to the material master record may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The procurement type may not be configured properly in the system settings.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to invalid procurement types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard procurement type validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the procurement type in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP).
  Ensure that the procurement type