How To Fix MM216 - The special procurement key &2 does not exist for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The special procurement key &2 does not exist for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM216 - The special procurement key &2 does not exist for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM216 indicates that there is an issue with the special procurement key that is being referenced for a specific plant in the Material Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified special procurement key for the given plant in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Key: The special procurement key specified in the material master or purchasing info record does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement key may not have been set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master or related documents where the special procurement key is referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD0 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Material Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types).
  Verify if the special procurement key exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Special Procurement Key:
  
  If the key is missing, you can create a new special procurement key by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the necessary details.
  If the key exists but is not correctly configured, you can modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record for the material in question.
  Check the purchasing view and ensure that the special procurement key is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to display the purchasing info record and verify that the special procurement key is correctly assigned there as well.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the special procurement keys and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP MM functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in SAP to define how materials are procured, such as through subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the special procurement keys and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM216 error and ensure that the special procurement key is correctly set up for the specified plant.