How To Fix IW281 - Please maintain purchasing data for material components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Please maintain purchasing data for material components

What causes this issue?

For a material component in the
<GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> to be procured
externally, purchasing data was not maintained.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
As long as the purchasing data was not maintained, the maintenance
order cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the purchasing data for the material in the maintenance
order.
Then post the maintenance order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW281 - Please maintain purchasing data for material components ?

  The SAP error message IW281 ("Please maintain purchasing data for material components") typically occurs in the context of work order management, particularly when dealing with production orders or maintenance orders that involve components or materials that need to be procured.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary purchasing data for one or more material components associated with a work order. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Records: The purchasing info records for the materials are not maintained in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the components may not have the purchasing view activated or properly filled out.
  Vendor Assignment: The materials may not be assigned to any vendor, or the vendor data may be incomplete.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the components may not allow for purchasing data to be maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW281 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number of the component.
  Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained. If not, you will need to create or update the material using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record) to create a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Ensure that the necessary details such as purchasing organization, vendor, and conditions are filled out.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendors:
  
  Ensure that the materials have been assigned to a vendor. You can do this in the purchasing view of the material master or through the info record.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for purchasing data. If the material type is incorrect, you may need to change it or create a new material with the correct type.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain purchasing data for the materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with Purchasing Department:
  
  If you are unsure about the purchasing data or vendor assignments, consult with your purchasing department for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the purchasing view is properly maintained, which includes details like purchasing group, order unit, and vendor information.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW281 error and ensure that the necessary purchasing data is maintained for the material components in your SAP system.