How To Fix 61289 - Special procurement key &1 not defined in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Special procurement key &1 not defined in plant &2

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, the special procurement key &V1& is not defined for
plant &V2&.

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?

Check the material master record and the settings in Custmoizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61289 - Special procurement key &1 not defined in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message "61289 Special procurement key &1 not defined in plant &2" typically occurs when you are trying to use a special procurement key in a material master record or during a procurement process, but the system cannot find the definition for that key in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The special procurement key you are trying to use has not been defined for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement key may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the material in the relevant plant.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the procurement key or plant field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Special Procurement Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement > Define Special Procurement Types.
  Check if the special procurement key you are trying to use is defined. If not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Special Procurement Key to the Plant:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the special procurement key is assigned to the relevant plant.
  You may need to create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the purchasing view and ensure that the special procurement key is correctly assigned to the material for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries you are making in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the special procurement key and plant are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the special procurement keys and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP MM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in SAP to define how materials are procured, such as through subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and procurement configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the special procurement key is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.