How To Fix CP277 - Material & in plant & is externally procured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Material & in plant & is externally procured

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule routings and then transfer the results to the
material master. You entered an externally procured material as a
selection criterion.
However, no routings exist for externally procured materials.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria. Enter only materials that you produce
in-house.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP277 - Material & in plant & is externally procured ?

  The SAP error message CP277 indicates that a material is marked as "externally procured" in a specific plant, which means that the system expects this material to be sourced from an external supplier rather than produced internally. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process a production order or a planning run.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is set up in the material master with the procurement type as "External Procurement" (E) for the specified plant.
  Production Order Issues: If you are trying to create a production order for a material that is externally procured, the system will not allow it since it expects the material to be purchased rather than produced.
  MRP Configuration: The MRP settings for the material may not align with the intended use, leading to conflicts in planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the procurement type in the relevant plant view. If the material should be produced internally, change the procurement type to "In-house production" (I).
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Orders:
  
  If you are trying to create a production order for an externally procured material, consider changing your approach. You may need to create a purchase requisition instead of a production order.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured. If the material is intended to be produced, ensure that the appropriate production version is set up.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Discuss with your production planning and procurement teams to clarify the intended use of the material and make necessary adjustments in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, especially the MRP and purchasing views.
  Procurement Types: Understand the different procurement types in SAP (e.g., in-house production, external procurement, etc.) and how they affect planning and order creation.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO01: Create Production Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  By addressing the settings in the material master and ensuring that the procurement type aligns with your business processes, you can resolve the CP277 error effectively.