How To Fix 61019 - Special procurement type & is not allowed with procurement type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Special procurement type & is not allowed with procurement type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61019 - Special procurement type & is not allowed with procurement type & ?

  The SAP error message 61019 indicates that there is a conflict between the special procurement type and the procurement type defined for a material in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, or when you are attempting to perform a transaction that involves procurement.
  Cause:
  The error message "61019 Special procurement type & is not allowed with procurement type &" occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Procurement Types: The special procurement type you are trying to use is not compatible with the standard procurement type assigned to the material. For example, if the material is set up for standard procurement but you are trying to assign a special procurement type that is meant for consignment or subcontracting, this error will occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the combination of the specified procurement types. This can happen if the special procurement type is not defined correctly in the system or if there are restrictions in place.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The settings in the material master record may not align with the intended procurement strategy, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the procurement type and special procurement type assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the special procurement type is compatible with the procurement type.
  
  
  
  Review Special Procurement Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for special procurement types (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under "Materials Management" -> "Purchasing" -> "Special Procurement Types" to ensure that the special procurement type you are trying to use is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Procurement Type:
  
  If necessary, change the procurement type of the material to one that is compatible with the special procurement type you wish to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the specific combinations of procurement types and special procurement types that are allowed in your system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  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 records and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.