How To Fix 9J661 - Sender or recipient must be of reference type LA for material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Sender or recipient must be of reference type LA for material type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J661 - Sender or recipient must be of reference type LA for material type & ?

  The SAP error message 9J661 indicates that there is an issue with the sender or recipient in a transaction involving a material type that requires a specific reference type (LA - which stands for "Location" or "Location-Dependent"). This error typically occurs in the context of logistics, inventory management, or material master data processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The sender or recipient specified in the transaction does not match the expected reference type (LA).
  The material type being used in the transaction is configured to require a specific type of sender or recipient, and the current configuration does not meet this requirement.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect settings for the material type or location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data configuration (transaction code OMD0 or SPRO).
  Verify the settings for the material type in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow the appropriate sender and recipient types.
  
  
  
  Review Sender/Recipient Data:
  
  Ensure that the sender and recipient specified in the transaction are of the correct reference type (LA).
  Check the master data for the sender and recipient to confirm that they are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check the sender and recipient fields to ensure they are populated correctly.
  If applicable, try using a different sender or recipient that meets the reference type requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific material type and its requirements for sender and recipient.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data.
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and configuration of material master data is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to material types and their associated settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 9J661 for additional context or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 9J661 in your SAP system.