How To Fix CKBA065 - Material & is a process material, procurement alternative not possible

CKBA065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Material & is a process material, procurement alternative not possible

What causes this issue?

A procurement alternative cannot be created for a
<DS:GLOS.material_type>process material</>.

How to fix this error?

Either use a different material, or change the material master
(<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change material master</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CKBA065 - Details

• The SAP error message CKBA065 indicates that the material in question is classified as a process material, and therefore, a procurement alternative is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of materials that are used in production processes, particularly in industries like chemicals or pharmaceuticals, where specific materials are required for certain processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material is defined as a process material in the system, which means it is tied to specific production processes and cannot be procured through alternative means.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master data may not be set up to allow for alternative procurement methods.
  Production Process: The material is integral to a specific production process, and using an alternative could compromise the quality or integrity of the product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the settings for procurement alternatives are correctly configured. You may need to adjust the