How To Fix ME092 - Material & mainly procured internally (please check your input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Material & mainly procured internally (please check your input)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME092 - Material & mainly procured internally (please check your input) ?

  The SAP error message ME092 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data or the procurement settings for a material that is primarily procured internally. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or during the material planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in the purchasing view or the accounting view.
  Procurement Type: The material may be defined as a "non-purchasable" item or may have a procurement type that does not allow for external procurement.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for external procurement, or the material may not be assigned to the correct plant.
  Source List: If a source list is maintained for the material, it may not include valid sources for external procurement.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for procurement.
  Verify the procurement type (e.g., whether it is set to "E" for external procurement).
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the plant settings allow for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Source List:
  
  Check if a source list is maintained for the material (transaction code ME01). If it is, ensure that it includes valid sources for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination (transaction code ME11). If not, create one.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management and procurement processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME092 error message in SAP.