How To Fix CN695 - The purchasing view for material &1 has not been edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 695

• Message text: The purchasing view for material &1 has not been edited

What causes this issue?

You want to release a network or a network activity.

System Response

The system must create a purchase requisition for material &v1&.
However no purchasing data has been entered in the material master.
Therefore the system cannot create a purchase requisistion and as a
result it cannot release the newtork or activity.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the purcahsing view for this material. Then release the
network or network activity again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN695 - The purchasing view for material &1 has not been edited ?

  The SAP error message CN695 indicates that the purchasing view for a material has not been edited or maintained. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires the purchasing data for a material, but that data has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing View: The purchasing view for the material has not been created or maintained in the material master.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not allow for purchasing data to be maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit or view the purchasing data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the purchasing view from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Purchasing View:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views, including the purchasing view.
  Fill in the required fields in the purchasing view and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using allows for the purchasing view to be maintained. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the material master data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and their significance.
  User Authorizations: Familiarize yourself with the authorization objects related to material master data maintenance (e.g., M_MATE_MAR for material master).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.