How To Fix MM297 - The special procurement type &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: 297

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM297 - The special procurement type &2 does not exist for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM297 indicates that there is an issue with the special procurement type defined for a specific plant in the Material Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a material with a special procurement type that has not been defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Type: The special procurement type (e.g., subcontracting, consignment, stock transfer, etc.) is not defined for the specified plant in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the special procurement types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master or during the transaction that references the special procurement type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" or "MRP" views to see if the special procurement type is correctly assigned for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Define Special Procurement Type:
  
  If the special procurement type is missing, you need to define it. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types.
  Ensure that the required special procurement type is defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the special procurement type is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the configuration menu to ensure that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to special procurement types to ensure that you are using the correct type for your business process.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Special Procurement Types: Common types include:
  
  10: Stock Transfer
  20: Subcontracting
  30: Consignment
  40: Pipeline
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, as the special procurement type can be defined in various views depending on the procurement process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MM297 error message in SAP.