How To Fix EI122 - Mat. &, plant &, special procurement &: Ext. procurement, no determin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Mat. &, plant &, special procurement &: Ext. procurement, no determin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI122 - Mat. &, plant &, special procurement &: Ext. procurement, no determin. ?

  The SAP error message EI122 indicates that the system is unable to determine the external procurement source for a material in a specific plant. This typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid source of supply for the material based on the configuration and data available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source List: The source list for the material may not be maintained, or the existing source list does not include the required vendor.
  Invalid Vendor: The vendor may not be valid for the material or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly configured for external procurement.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to allow for external procurement.
  Special Procurement Type: The special procurement type may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source List: Ensure that a source list is maintained for the material in the relevant plant. You can do this using transaction code ME01 or ME03.
  Verify Vendor Setup: Check if the vendor is set up correctly in the system and is valid for the material. Use transaction code XK03 to view vendor details.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the procurement type is set to "External" and that the relevant plant data is maintained.
  Maintain Purchasing Info Record: Create or update the purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination using transaction code ME11 or ME12.
  Check Special Procurement Settings: If a special procurement type is being used, ensure that it is correctly configured in the system.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the settings or data, consult with your procurement or materials management team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing source lists, vendor data, and purchasing info records.
  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 solutions to resolve it.