How To Fix MILL_CPP001 - & material master is not maintained for purchasing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_CPP - Messages for converting planned order into purchase order

• Message number: 001

• Message text: & material master is not maintained for purchasing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_CPP001 - & material master is not maintained for purchasing ?

  The SAP error message MILL_CPP001 typically indicates that the material master data is not maintained for purchasing. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or when performing other purchasing-related activities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material master record for the specific material does not have the necessary purchasing data maintained. This can happen if:
  
  The material has not been created in the system.
  The material master record exists, but the purchasing view is not maintained.
  The material is marked as "not for procurement" or has been flagged in a way that restricts purchasing activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for purchasing. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Enter the material number and check if the material exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing View:
  
  If the material exists, check if the purchasing view is maintained.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Select the purchasing view (view 1) and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, including:
  
  Purchasing group
  Order unit
  Purchasing value key
  Vendor information (if applicable)
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked for purchasing. Check the status fields in the purchasing view to confirm that the material is active and available for procurement.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  After maintaining the purchasing data, try to perform the transaction that generated the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.) are maintained as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_CPP001 error and ensure that the material master is properly maintained for purchasing activities.