How To Fix MM_PUR_SES179 - Purchase order item &1 is commodity relevant.

MM_PUR_SES179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Purchase order item &1 is commodity relevant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES179 - Purchase order item &1 is commodity relevant. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES179 indicates that a purchase order item is marked as "commodity relevant." This typically means that the item is associated with commodity pricing or commodity management processes within the SAP system. This can occur in scenarios where the procurement process is linked to commodities that require specific handling or pricing strategies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Commodity Classification: The item in the purchase order is classified as a commodity, which may require specific pricing conditions or handling.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to treat certain materials or items as commodities based on their material type or other attributes.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master or purchase order that is causing the system to flag the item as commodity relevant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the commodity classification is correct and that all necessary fields are filled