How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ012 - Sourcing project item can't be created. Enter valid item type.

MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Sourcing project item can't be created. Enter valid item type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ012 - Sourcing project item can't be created. Enter valid item type. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ012 indicates that there is an issue with creating an item in a sourcing project due to an invalid item type being specified. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Sourcing or SAP Ariba when trying to create or manage sourcing projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Item Type: The item type you are trying to enter does not match the allowed item types for the sourcing project. Each sourcing project may have specific item types that are valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the item types that can be used in sourcing projects.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create items of the specified type in the sourcing project.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a simple typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the item type.
  
  
  Solution:
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