How To Fix LOGBR_PRICE_CPLMNT001 - The item category of the purchase order is not a consignment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOGBR_PRICE_CPLMNT - BR Logistics: Price complement messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The item category of the purchase order is not a consignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOGBR_PRICE_CPLMNT001 - The item category of the purchase order is not a consignment. ?

  The SAP error message LOGBR_PRICE_CPLMNT001 indicates that there is an issue with the item category of a purchase order (PO) that is expected to be a consignment item but is not set up as such. This error typically arises in the context of consignment stock management, where goods are provided by a vendor but remain the property of the vendor until they are consumed or sold.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The item category of the purchase order is not defined as a consignment item (e.g., it might be set as a standard item category).
  The system is expecting a consignment item category (like "K" for consignment stock) but finds a different category.
  There may be configuration issues in the material master or the purchasing info record that do not align with the consignment process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Category:
  
  Review the item category of the purchase order. Ensure that it is set to a consignment item category (e.g., "K" for consignment).
  If the item category is incorrect, you may need to change it in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for consignment stock.
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the purchasing view to ensure that the consignment settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Review the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the vendor and material combination. Ensure that it is set up for consignment.
  If necessary, create or update the purchasing info record to reflect the consignment settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for item categories in the customizing (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the consignment item category is properly defined and linked to the correct processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Consignment Stock: This is a stock that is owned by the vendor but is stored at the buyer's location. The buyer only pays for the stock when it is consumed.
  Item Categories: In SAP, item categories determine how materials are procured and managed. Common item categories include standard (e.g., "N"), consignment (e.g., "K"), subcontracting (e.g., "L"), etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message LOGBR_PRICE_CPLMNT001.