How To Fix CK057 - Special procurement type & plant & does not exist

CK057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Special procurement type & plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.special_procurement_type>Special procurement type</> &V1&
plant &V2& has been deleted. There is now a special procurement type in
the material master record (costing view or MRP view) that is not
defined in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Change the special procurement type in the material master:
<DS:TRAN.MM01>Change material master</>
Alternatively, if you have authorization, go into Customizing and
re-enter special procurement type &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK057 - Special procurement type & plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK057 indicates that a special procurement type for a specific plant does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the material master data processing, particularly when dealing with special procurement types in the context of cost estimates or material valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special procurement type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the correct settings or may be missing the necessary procurement type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the procurement type field when creating or modifying the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types.
  Ensure that the special procurement type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
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