How To Fix 61127 - The material & is defined for in-house production

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 127

• Message text: The material & is defined for in-house production

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61127 - The material & is defined for in-house production ?

  The SAP error message 61127 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is defined for in-house production. This typically means that the material is set up in the system to be produced internally rather than procured from an external supplier. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material is configured in the Material Master with a production type that indicates it should be manufactured in-house.
  Production Planning Settings: The settings in the Production Planning (PP) module may dictate that the material is not available for external procurement.
  Bill of Materials (BOM): There may be a BOM associated with the material that specifies in-house production processes.
  Routing: The routing for the material may also indicate that it is to be produced internally.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the MRP and Work Scheduling views) to confirm the production type.
  If the material should be procured externally, you may need to change the settings in the Material Master.
  
  
  
  Change Procurement Type:
  
  If the material should be available for external procurement, you can change the procurement type from "In-house production" to "External procurement" in the Material Master.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  If the material is intended for in-house production, ensure that the BOM and routing are correctly set up and that they reflect the intended production process.
  
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your production planning or materials management team to understand the implications of changing the procurement type.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Purchase Orders:
  
  If there are existing purchase orders for the material, you may need to resolve those before changing the procurement type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Material Master configuration and procurement types.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Material Master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the material behaves as expected in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61127 and ensure that the material is configured correctly for your business needs.