How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ063 - Maintain external sourcing project reference.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Maintain external sourcing project reference.

What causes this issue?

Sourcing project origin is set to external, but sourcing project
reference is not maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain sourcing project reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ063 - Maintain external sourcing project reference. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ063 indicates that there is a requirement to maintain an external sourcing project reference in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with sourcing projects or when creating purchase requisitions or purchase orders that are linked to a sourcing project.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Sourcing Project Reference: The system requires a reference to an external sourcing project, but it has not been provided in the relevant document (e.g., purchase requisition or purchase order).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for sourcing projects may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the sourcing project reference was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain External Sourcing Project Reference:
  
  Navigate to the relevant document (e.g., purchase requisition or