How To Fix ME060 - No procurement defined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No procurement defined for material &

What causes this issue?

Neither internal nor external orders are allowed according to the
<GL:procurement_type>procurement type</> of the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> you entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the <GL:material_type>material type</> of this material. The
material type determines whether internal or external orders may be
placed for the material.
If necessary, contact your system administrator. The latter can
maintain the attributes of the material types in Customizing for
Purchasing.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMS2>Define attributes of material types</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME060 - No procurement defined for material & ?

  The SAP error message ME060 ("No procurement defined for material &") typically occurs when you attempt to create a purchase order or perform a procurement-related transaction for a material that does not have any procurement type defined in the material master record. This can happen for various reasons, and here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Type: The material master record does not have a procurement type defined (e.g., whether it is produced in-house, procured externally, etc.).
  Material Status: The material may be set to a status that prevents procurement (e.g., "Blocked" status).
  Plant-Specific Data: The procurement type may not be defined for the specific plant where you are trying to procure the material.
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be configured to allow procurement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the "Purchasing" view to see if the procurement type is defined. If it is missing, you will need to update it.
  
  
  
  Update Procurement Type:
  
  If the procurement type is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the "Purchasing" view and set the appropriate procurement type (e.g., "E" for external procurement).
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the procurement type is defined for the specific plant you are working with. You can do this in the "Plant Data" section of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for procurement. If it is, you may need to change the status to allow procurement.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  If the material type does not allow procurement, you may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings for that material type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and the specific fields related to procurement in the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Purchasing View
  Plant Data / Storage View
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME060 error and successfully proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.