How To Fix M3679 - Special procurement type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Special procurement type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The special procurement type specified does not exist.

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?

Choose another special procurement type or ask your system
administrator to create special procurement type &V1&.
Note for system administrators
Create a special procurement type in Customizing for <LS>Materials
Planning</>.
<DS:TRAN.OMD9>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3679 - Special procurement type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3679, which states "Special procurement type & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to use a special procurement type in a material master record or in a purchasing document that has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a material master, or during inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Special Procurement Type: The special procurement type you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the type has not been set up in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement type may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the special procurement type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types.
  Verify if the special procurement type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Special Procurement Type:
  
  If the special procurement type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up with the appropriate special procurement type.
  You can check this using Transaction code: MM03 (Display Material) and reviewing the relevant views.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the special procurement type. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on special procurement types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in SAP to define specific procurement strategies, such as consignment, subcontracting, or stock transfer. Each type has its own configuration and implications for inventory management and purchasing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.