How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM293 - Material &1 not included in the purchase order because of an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Material &1 not included in the purchase order because of an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM293 - Material &1 not included in the purchase order because of an error ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM293 Material &1 not included in the purchase order because of an error typically indicates that there is an issue with the material specified in the purchase order process. This error can arise from various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the material master. This could include missing data, incorrect status, or the material being marked as obsolete.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination, which is necessary for creating a purchase order.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be allowed for purchasing, or it may be restricted for certain purchasing activities.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location, or it may not be set up for purchasing in that location.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the purchasing process.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the purchase order is using account assignment, there may be issues with the account assignment category or the related master data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correct. Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor. If not, create or update the purchasing info record.
  
  
  Validate Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for purchasing and that it is not restricted.
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Confirm that the material is available in the specified plant and storage location. If necessary, update the material master to include the correct plant/storage location.
  
  
  Examine Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class is set correctly and is compatible with the purchasing process.
  
  
  Account Assignment Review: If applicable, check the account assignment details in the purchase order and ensure that they are correct.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /ISDFPS/MM293.