How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR061 - &1 for Material: &2 and Item: &3 &4

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 061

• Message text: &1 for Material: &2 and Item: &3 &4

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR061 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR061 typically relates to issues in the procurement process, particularly when dealing with materials and their associated items in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoice verification.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR061 indicates that there is a control issue with the material or item specified. Common causes include:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This could include missing or incorrect data in the purchasing view or other relevant views.
  Item Category Issues: The item category used in the purchase order may not be compatible with the material type or the purchasing organization.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent the transaction from being processed.
  Account Assignment