How To Fix ME074 - External procurement not defined for valuation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: External procurement not defined for valuation type &

What causes this issue?

External orders are not permissible for the
<GL:valuation_type>valuation type</> that has been determined by the
system for the specified <GL:valuation_area>valuation area</> or
<GL:valuation_category>valuation category</> of this material.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
If necessary, contact your system administrator. The latter can check
the valuation type using the Customizing facility.

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMWOMWC>Set up split valuation</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME074 - External procurement not defined for valuation type & ?

  The SAP error message ME074 ("External procurement not defined for valuation type &") typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid configuration for external procurement related to the specified valuation type of a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The valuation type for the material is not defined for external procurement in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary settings for external procurement.
  Valuation Type: The valuation type specified in the error message may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination that includes the specified valuation type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation type is correctly defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Define External Procurement:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for external procurement.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define External Procurement.
  Ensure that the valuation type is defined for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check the purchasing info record for the material and vendor.
  Ensure that the info record includes the correct valuation type.
  
  
  
  Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the valuation type is properly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Valuation > Define Valuation Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME074 error in SAP.