How To Fix M3676 - The procurement type of the special procurement type is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 676

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

What causes this issue?

Only one specific procurement type (external procurement or in-house
production) is allowed for the material in this plant. A different
procurement type is assigned to the special procurement type entered.
This is not allowed.

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?

Please correct 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 M3676 - The procurement type of the special procurement type is & ?

  The SAP error message M3676 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 expects a specific procurement type but finds an invalid or unexpected value.
  Cause:
  The error message M3676 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The special procurement type is not correctly configured in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The procurement type assigned to the special procurement type is either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or in the configuration settings related to procurement types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error M3676, 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.
  Verify 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 data for the affected material.
  Check the purchasing view and ensure that the procurement type is set correctly.
  If necessary, update the procurement type to a valid value.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the customizing settings for procurement types are correctly maintained.
  You can check the customizing settings for procurement types in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to procurement types and special procurement types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Procurement Types: In SAP, procurement types define how materials are procured (e.g., in-house production, external procurement, etc.). Common procurement types include:
  
  E (External procurement)
  F (In-house production)
  X (Both in-house and external)
  
  
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used for specific procurement scenarios, such as consignment, subcontracting, or stock transfer. Each special procurement type has its own rules and configurations.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.