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

61289 - Overview

• 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.

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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