How To Fix CK751 - Procurement alternative & does not exist for material &, plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Procurement alternative & does not exist for material &, plant &

What causes this issue?

You want to cost procurement alternative &V1& for material &V2& in
plant &V3&, but the procurement alternative does not exist.

System Response

The material cannot be costed.

How to fix this error?

Check the procurement alternative entered, and create a new one if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK751 - Procurement alternative & does not exist for material &, plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK751 indicates that there is an issue with the procurement alternative for a specific material and plant combination. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid procurement alternative for the specified material in the given plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Alternative: The procurement alternative for the specified material and plant is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the procurement settings that prevent the system from finding the procurement alternative.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material exists for the specified plant.
  Ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., in-house production, external procurement).
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Alternatives:
  
  If the procurement alternative is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the material master under the relevant views (e.g., MRP, Purchasing).
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and add the necessary procurement alternatives.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to procurement alternatives. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for materials management and procurement.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables for the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on procurement alternatives and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK751 error and implement a solution to resolve it.