How To Fix M3827 - Only external procurement is defined for the material

M3827 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Only external procurement is defined for the material

What causes this issue?

You have selected the "Co-product" indicator, although only external
procurement is defined for the material. However, it only makes sense
to identify a material as a co-product if it is produced in-house.

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?

Either allow in-house production for the material or cancel the
"Co-product" indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3827 - Only external procurement is defined for the material ?

  The SAP error message M3827 ("Only external procurement is defined for the material") typically occurs when you attempt to create a purchase order or perform a related action for a material that is configured in the system to be procured only through external sources (i.e., vendors) and does not have any internal procurement options (like production or stock transfer) defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question is set up in the material master with procurement type 'E' (External procurement only). This means that the system expects the material to be sourced solely from external vendors.
  Missing Internal Procurement: If you are trying to create a purchase order for a material that is not set up for internal procurement (like production or stock transfer), the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the procurement type of the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
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