How To Fix CNIF_MAT003 - External procurement not intended

CNIF_MAT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_MAT - Messages for BAPI Material Component in Network

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External procurement not intended

What causes this issue?

External procurement is not planned for this component (according to
material master, BOMs, item category).

System Response

The system does not create a purchase requisition.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and settings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNIF_MAT003 - External procurement not intended ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_MAT003: External procurement not intended typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system has detected a configuration or data issue related to the procurement of a material that is not intended for external procurement.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may be set up in the material master with a procurement type that does not allow for external procurement. For example, it might be set to "In-house production only" or "No external procurement."
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a valid purchasing info record for the material, or the existing record may not allow for external procurement.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may restrict external procurement, possibly due to specific configuration settings in the plant or company code.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the procurement may not be configured to allow external procurement