How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE194 - Only external procurement is defined for the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Only external procurement is defined for the product

What causes this issue?

You have selected the "Co-product" indicator, although only external
procurement is defined for the product. However, it only makes sense to
identify a product as a co-product if it is produced in-house.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either allow in-house production for the product or cancel the
"Co-product" indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE194 - Only external procurement is defined for the product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE194, which states "Only external procurement is defined for the product," typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with procurement types in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the product in question is set up in the system to be procured only externally (e.g., from vendors) and does not have any internal procurement options defined (such as production or stock transfer). This can happen if:
  
  The product master data is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The procurement type for the material is set to "External procurement" only, without any internal options.
  The product is not set up for production or internal supply chain processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP (transaction code MM03 for material master).
  Verify the procurement type in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP).
  Ensure that the procurement type is set correctly. If you want to allow internal procurement, you may need to change the procurement type to include options like "In-house production" or "Stock transfer."
  
  
  
  Update Procurement Type:
  
  If the product should be available for internal procurement, update the procurement type in the material master record.
  You can do this using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the relevant views to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the system allow for the desired procurement types. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Materials Management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up product master data and procurement types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Procurement Types:
  
  E (External procurement)
  F (In-house production)
  X (Both external and in-house)
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management for further assistance.