How To Fix 61843 - Special procurement type &1 not allowed in multilevel subcontracting

61843 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Special procurement type &1 not allowed in multilevel subcontracting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61843 - Special procurement type &1 not allowed in multilevel subcontracting ?

  The SAP error message 61843, which states "Special procurement type &1 not allowed in multilevel subcontracting," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when dealing with subcontracting processes. This error indicates that the special procurement type specified for a material is not compatible with the multilevel subcontracting process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Procurement Type: The error arises when the material in question has a special procurement type that is not supported for multilevel subcontracting. Special procurement types can include various configurations such as consignment, stock transfer, or third-party processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the material master or the procurement type settings may not allow for the specified special procurement type in a multilevel subcontracting scenario.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have incorrect settings or missing information related to the procurement type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the item that is causing the error. Ensure