How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON066 - SOS not found for material &1, plant &2, and company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: SOS not found for material &1, plant &2, and company code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON066 - SOS not found for material &1, plant &2, and company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON066 indicates that the system could not find a source of supply (SOS) for a specific material in a given plant and company code. This error typically arises during procurement processes, such as when creating a purchase requisition or purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no valid source of supply (vendor or contract) defined for the material in the specified plant and company code.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, or it may not be assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  Plant or Company Code Issues: The plant or company code specified may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary purchasing information.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination.
  Contract or Scheduling Agreement: If the system is looking for a contract or scheduling agreement, it may not exist for the specified material and vendor.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) and verify if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the relevant plant and company code.
  Verify that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is marked as "purchasable."
  
  
  
  Check Contracts and Agreements:
  
  If applicable, check for any existing contracts or scheduling agreements using transaction codes ME31K (Create Contract) or ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Plant and Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant and company code are correctly configured in the system and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction ME2M:
  
  You can use transaction ME2M to check for existing purchase requisitions or orders for the material in the specified plant and company code. This can help identify if there are any existing sources of supply.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your procurement team or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material
  ME2M: Display Purchase Requisitions by Material
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and procurement processes for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.