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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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&.

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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.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM02 to modify the material master record.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Accounting) to ensure that the special procurement type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Special Procurement Type:
  
  If the special procurement type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on special procurement types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate)
  
  
  
  Special Procurement Types: These can include various procurement strategies such as consignment, subcontracting, stock transfer, etc. Each type has specific configurations that need to be set up in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to special procurement types.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the configuration by attempting to create or modify a material master record to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK057 error and ensure that the special procurement type is correctly configured for the specified plant.