How To Fix 61018 - Invalid procurement type

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is set correctly (e.g., 'E' for in-house production, 'F' for external procurement, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for procurement types in the SPRO transaction (IMG) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Procurement Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the procurement types you are using are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might affect procurement type validation, review and test them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to procurement types for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials with the specified procurement type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Procurement Types: Common procurement types include:
  
  'E' - In-house production
  'F' - External procurement
  'X' - Both in-house and external procurement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to procurement types or the error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.