How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE114 - No external procurement defined for this product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No external procurement defined for this product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE114 - No external procurement defined for this product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE114 indicates that there is no external procurement defined for a specific product in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a product that is expected to be procured externally (e.g., from a vendor), but the necessary configuration or data is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Type: The product may not have been assigned a procurement type that allows for external procurement.
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master record for the product may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Missing Vendor Assignment: There may be no vendors assigned to the product, which is necessary for external procurement.
  Incorrect Plant Settings: The plant settings for the product may not allow for external procurement.
  Product Type Restrictions: The product type may not support external procurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the procurement type is set to "External" (E) and that the relevant data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Type:
  
  If the procurement type is not set, you can change it in the material master record. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or relevant team to ensure that the correct settings are applied.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendors:
  
  Ensure that at least one vendor is assigned to the material. You can do this in the purchasing view of the material master or by using transaction code ME11 to create a purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the plant settings allow for external procurement. This can be checked in the material master under the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Review Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the product type you are using supports external procurement. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the product type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up external procurement for materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and vendor assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE114 error and successfully define external procurement for the product in question.