How To Fix 61536 - Plant entry unnecessary for procurement type "&", special proc. "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Plant entry unnecessary for procurement type "&", special proc. "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61536 - Plant entry unnecessary for procurement type "&", special proc. "&" ?

  The SAP error message 61536 indicates that there is an issue with the procurement type and special procurement settings for a material in the system. This error typically arises when the system expects a plant entry for a material that has a specific procurement type or special procurement configuration that does not require it.
  Cause:
  
  Procurement Type Configuration: The procurement type for the material may be set to a value that does not require a plant-specific entry. For example, if the procurement type is set to "F" (external procurement) or "E" (in-house production), the system may not expect a plant entry.
  Special Procurement Settings: If the material has a special procurement type (like stock transfer, consignment, etc.), the system may not require a plant entry for that procurement type.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies between the procurement type and the expected entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the procurement type and special procurement settings are correctly configured.
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, etc.).
  
  
  Adjust Procurement Type: If the procurement type is incorrectly set, you may need to change it to a type that aligns with your procurement strategy.
  Review Special Procurement Settings: If a special procurement type is being used, ensure that it is correctly set up and that it aligns with the expected behavior of the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on procurement types and their implications on plant entries.
  Check Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) under Material Management to ensure that the procurement types and special procurement types are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.