How To Fix MM048 - Consignment data can now be maintained only via purchasing info records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Consignment data can now be maintained only via purchasing info records

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain supplier consignment data. However, this data is
now contained in
<DS:GLOS.purchasing_info_record>purchasing info records</>.

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?

Create a purchasing info record and enter your data.
<DS:TRAN.ME11>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM048 - Consignment data can now be maintained only via purchasing info records ?

  The SAP error message MM048 indicates that the system is restricting the maintenance of consignment data directly in the material master. Instead, it requires that such data be maintained through purchasing info records. This is a common scenario in SAP MM (Materials Management) when dealing with consignment stock.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to enforce that consignment stock details are managed through purchasing info records rather than directly in the material master. This is a design choice in SAP to ensure that all purchasing-related data, including consignment stock, is centralized and managed consistently.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the consignment data through the purchasing info records instead of trying to do it directly in the material master. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  Input the vendor and material number for which you want to maintain consignment data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Consignment Data:
  
  In the purchasing info record, navigate to the "Consignment" tab (or similar, depending on your SAP version).
  Enter the necessary consignment details, such as the consignment price, conditions, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the required data, save the purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Understanding Consignment Stock: Consignment stock is stock that is owned by the vendor but is stored at the buyer's location. The buyer only pays for the stock when it is consumed.
  Purchasing Info Records: These records contain information about the relationship between a vendor and a material, including pricing, conditions, and delivery terms. They are crucial for procurement processes in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you are an SAP administrator or consultant, you may want to check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling consignment stock.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying principles, you should be able to resolve the MM048 error effectively.