How To Fix M3393 - With special procurement &, use procurement type F

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 393

• Message text: With special procurement &, use procurement type F

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3393 - With special procurement &, use procurement type F ?

  The SAP error message M3393 typically indicates an issue related to special procurement settings in the material master. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the configuration of the procurement type for a material that is set to use special procurement.
  Cause:
  The error message M3393 occurs when:
  
  The material is configured with a special procurement type (e.g., subcontracting, consignment, etc.), but the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified procurement type (F).
  The procurement type F usually refers to "external procurement" or "purchase from vendor," and if the system cannot find the necessary settings or if they are not correctly configured, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3393 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Purchasing and MRP views).
  Ensure that the special procurement type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Special Procurement Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for special procurement (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under "Materials Management" > "Purchasing" > "Special Procurement Types."
  Ensure that the special procurement type you are using is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor associated with the material is correctly set up and active.
  Check if the vendor has the necessary purchasing information and is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Info Records:
  
  If applicable, check the purchase info records (transaction code ME11) to ensure that there is a valid record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the special procurement type you are using.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message M3393.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and procurement settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and procurement processes.