How To Fix CO047 - Material & is planned for external procurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Material & is planned for external procurement

What causes this issue?

According to its material type, this material is planned for external
procurement. It can, however, be produced in-house.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO047 - Material & is planned for external procurement ?

  The SAP error message CO047 indicates that a material is planned for external procurement, which means that the system is set up to procure the material from an external vendor rather than producing it internally. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control when trying to create or process a production order for a material that is not set up for in-house production.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is configured in the material master as a purchased item rather than a manufactured item. This can happen if the material type is set to a type that is intended for procurement (e.g., raw materials, trading goods) rather than production.
  
  
  Bill of Materials (BOM): The BOM for the material may not include any components that are produced internally, leading the system to assume that the material must be procured externally.
  
  
  Routing: The routing for the material may not be defined, or it may not include any operations that indicate internal production.
  
  
  Production Version: If a production version is not maintained for the material, the system may default to external procurement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the material type is appropriate for production and that the procurement type is set to "in-house production" if you intend to manufacture it.
  
  
  Update BOM and Routing: If the material is intended to be produced internally, ensure that a valid BOM and routing are defined for the material. This includes checking that all components are available for production.
  
  
  Create Production Version: If applicable, create a production version for the material that specifies how it should be produced, including the relevant BOM and routing.
  
  
  Change Procurement Type: If the material should be produced internally, change the procurement type in the material master from "external" to "in-house" (or "both" if you want to allow both options).
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning Team: If you are unsure about the settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your production planning or materials management team to ensure that the changes align with business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM02 to change the material master, CS01 to create a BOM, and CA01 to create a routing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing material master data, BOMs, and routings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO047 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up for production or procurement as needed.