How To Fix CNIF_MAT003 - External procurement not intended

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 for the specific material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the procurement type in the Basic Data view. If it is set to "E" (External procurement), ensure that it is appropriate for your needs.
  If the material should be procured externally, change the procurement type accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination (transaction code ME13). If not, create one that allows for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify the plant settings for the material. Ensure that the plant is configured to allow external procurement for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used for the procurement. Ensure that it is set up to allow external procurement.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data, procurement types, and purchasing info records for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.