How To Fix 61128 - Material & & cannot be procured externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Material & & cannot be procured externally

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& has been allocated to a material type, which is not
included in external procurement.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61128 - Material & & cannot be procured externally ?

  The SAP error message 61128, which states "Material & & cannot be procured externally," typically indicates that the material in question is not set up for external procurement in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material may not be marked as "procured externally" in the material master data. This is usually found in the purchasing view of the material master.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination, which is necessary for external procurement.
  
  
  Source List: The material may not be included in the source list, which is required for external procurement.
  
  
  Material Type: The material type may not allow for external procurement. For example, certain material types are designated for in-house production only.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for external procurement for that specific material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the "Procurement Type" is set to "External" (E) and that the material is not marked as "non-purchasable."
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create or ME12 to update the purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Use transaction code ME01 to create or ME02 to update the source list for the material. Ensure that the vendor is listed as a source for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check the material type in the material master. If it is not suitable for external procurement, you may need to change the material type or create a new material with the correct type.
  
  
  
  Plant Settings:
  
  Verify the plant settings to ensure that external procurement is allowed for the material in that specific plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME02: Change Source List
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and procurement processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and purchasing info records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.