Message type: E = Error
Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA
Message number: 163
Message text: Special procurement key & does not exist
Special procurement key &V1&, entered for material &V2&, plant &V3&,
does not exist.
Data inconsistency occurs.
Enter the special procurement key in Customizing, or delete special
procurement key &V1& from material &V2& in plant &V3&.
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CKBA163
- Special procurement key & does not exist ?The SAP error message CKBA163 indicates that a special procurement key is being referenced in a transaction or configuration, but it does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of material master data, especially when dealing with special procurement types such as subcontracting, stock transfer, or third-party processing.
Cause: Missing Special Procurement Key: The special procurement key that is being referenced in the material master or in the relevant configuration does not exist in the system. Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement key may have been incorrectly configured or deleted. Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the special procurement key being used.
Solution: Check Special Procurement Keys: Go to the transaction code OMJ4 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types). Verify if the special procurement key in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it. Create or Modify Special
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