How To Fix CN768 - Procurement indicator and material master settings for & are inconsistent

CN768 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Procurement indicator and material master settings for & are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You assigned a material component in the network. At the same time you
are using the determination of stock allocation and account assignment
specification using a procurement indicator.
The settings for the procurement indicator and those for the material
master contradict one another.

System Response

The system does not allow you to assign the material component.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the dependent requirement indicator in the
material master and priorities of the assignment for stock and account
assignment according to the procurement indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN768 - Details

• The SAP error message CN768 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the procurement indicator and the material master settings for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of project system (PS) and materials management (MM) integration, particularly when trying to assign a material to a project or when creating a project-related procurement.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Procurement Indicator Mismatch: The procurement indicator in the material master may not align with the expected settings for the project. For example, if the material is set as "not procured" but is being used in a project that requires procurement.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not be properly configured for the type of procurement being attempted (e.g., in-house production vs. external procurement).
  Project Settings: The project settings may require a different procurement strategy than what is defined in the material master.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing