How To Fix M3664 - Special procurement type is reset

M3664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Special procurement type is reset

What causes this issue?

You entered a value in field <ZH>special procurement type</>. However,
the value you entered does not make sense for a material with material
type, process material.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Therefore, the system deleted the entry.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3664 - Details

• The SAP error message M3664, which states "Special procurement type is reset," typically occurs in the context of material master data or procurement processes. This error indicates that a special procurement type that was previously set for a material has been reset or is not valid for the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The special procurement type may have been removed or reset in the material master record. This can happen due to changes in the material's configuration or updates in the procurement settings.
  Invalid Special Procurement Type: The special procurement type specified may not be valid for the material or may not exist in the system.
  Changes in Procurement Settings: Changes in the configuration of the purchasing organization or plant settings can lead to the reset of the special procurement type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, the special procurement types may not have been