How To Fix M3675 - The procurement type of the special procurement type is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 675

• Message text: The procurement type of the special procurement type is &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a special procurement type. However, a different
procurement type is assigned to this special procurement type than is
assigned to the material in this plant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3675 - The procurement type of the special procurement type is & ?

  The SAP error message M3675 indicates that there is an issue with the procurement type associated with a special procurement type in the material master. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the correct procurement type for a material that has been assigned a special procurement type.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement type may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Assignment: The procurement type may not be assigned to the special procurement type in the configuration settings.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may have incorrect or incomplete data related to procurement types.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the material master and the configuration settings for procurement types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for special procurement types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types.
  Ensure that the special procurement type is correctly defined and that it has a valid procurement type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the purchasing and MRP views to ensure that the procurement type is correctly set.
  If necessary, update the material master with the correct procurement type.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the procurement type is assigned to the special procurement type in the configuration.
  If the assignment is missing, create or update the assignment as needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the special procurement types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to procurement types and special procurement types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration 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.