How To Fix M3665 - Special procurement for costing is reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Special procurement for costing is reset

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3665 - Special procurement for costing is reset ?

  The SAP error message M3665 ("Special procurement for costing is reset") typically occurs in the context of material master data and costing configurations. This message indicates that the special procurement type for a material has been reset, which can affect how the material is costed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Changes: The special procurement type may have been changed or reset in the material master record. This can happen during data maintenance or updates.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant being used may not support the special procurement type that was previously set.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the special procurement types in the system.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the material master data or related configuration settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the special procurement type in the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, MRP).
  Ensure that the special procurement type is correctly set according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it supports the special procurement type you are trying to use.
  If necessary, adjust the costing variant to include the required special procurement settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of special procurement types in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the special procurement types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate materials.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process (transaction code CK11N for creating a cost estimate) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the special procurement types and their implications for costing.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in SAP to define how materials are procured, such as through subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer. Each type has specific implications for costing and inventory management.
  Costing in SAP: Costing in SAP involves determining the cost of materials and products based on various factors, including procurement types, overheads, and other cost elements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.