How To Fix M3392 - Special procurement key & not defined in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Special procurement key & not defined in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3392 - Special procurement key & not defined in plant & ?

  The SAP error message M3392 indicates that there is a problem with the special procurement key for a material in a specific plant. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined special procurement key for the material in the specified plant, which can affect procurement processes such as purchasing or production.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Key: The special procurement key is not defined for the material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or plant may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to missing information.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The special procurement key may be defined at a different level (e.g., company code or client level) but not at the plant level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, MRP) for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the special procurement key is defined in the relevant view.
  
  
  
  Define Special Procurement Key:
  
  If the special procurement key is missing, you can define it by going to the material master (transaction code MM02) and updating the relevant view with the appropriate special procurement key.
  You can also define the special procurement key in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant purchasing or material management settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for special procurement in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Navigate to the configuration path: Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to set up special procurement keys and their implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used to define specific procurement processes, such as consignment, subcontracting, or stock transfer.
  Material Master Views: Different views in the material master contain different types of information relevant to procurement, production, and inventory management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.