How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR059 - Source List maintained for Material: &1, and item: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Source List maintained for Material: &1, and item: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR059 - Source List maintained for Material: &1, and item: &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR059 indicates that a source list is maintained for a specific material and item, but there is an issue that prevents the system from processing it correctly. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and materials management when the system is trying to determine the source of supply for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Source List Maintenance: The source list for the specified material and item may not be correctly maintained. This could mean that the source list is incomplete, or the relevant data is missing.
  Invalid Source: The source listed may not be valid for the current purchasing document or may not meet the criteria set in the system.
  Plant or Vendor Issues: The plant or vendor associated with the material may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary data in the source list.
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type being used may not allow for the source list to be referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source List: Go to the source list for the material and item in question (transaction code ME01 or ME03) and ensure that it is correctly maintained. Verify that:
  
  The source list is active.
  The validity dates are correct.
  The relevant vendor and plant are included.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is set up correctly and that the purchasing view is properly configured.
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record: If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination to ensure that it is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the purchasing document type being used to ensure that it allows for source list determination.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on source lists and purchasing processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR059 error message.