How To Fix CRM_ORDERADM_I025 - You can't procure material &1 externally.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDERADM_I - Output Class Admin Item

• Message number: 025

• Message text: You can't procure material &1 externally.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I025 - You can't procure material &1 externally. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I025, which states "You can't procure material &1 externally," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to procure a material that is not set up for external procurement. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up for external procurement in the material master. This can happen if the material type does not allow for external procurement or if the relevant purchasing views are not maintained.
  
  
  Procurement Type: The procurement type for the material may be set to "In-house production" or "Not procured," which means that the system does not allow external procurement.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant associated with the material may not have the necessary settings to allow for external procurement.
  
  
  Sales Order Configuration: If the material is part of a sales order, the configuration of the sales order may not allow for external procurement.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing views.
  Ensure that the material is set up for external procurement (check the procurement type).
  
  
  
  Update Procurement Type:
  
  If the procurement type is incorrect, you may need to change it to allow for external procurement. This can be done in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify the plant settings for the material. Ensure that the plant is configured to allow external procurement.
  
  
  
  Sales Order Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in the context of a sales order, check the sales order configuration to ensure that it allows for external procurement of the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the material master or other configurations, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in materials management or sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and procurement types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.