How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC030 - Product type group of item &1 does not fit the material type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Product type group of item &1 does not fit the material type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC030 - Product type group of item &1 does not fit the material type ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC030 indicates that there is a mismatch between the product type group of the item and the material type in the system. This typically occurs during the procurement process when trying to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order) for a material that has been assigned a product type group that is not compatible with its material type.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The product type group assigned to the material does not match the allowed product type groups for the material type defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly set up, leading to an inconsistency between the product type group and the material type.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of material types or product type groups, this could lead to existing materials becoming incompatible.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected item (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the product type group assigned to the material and ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for material types and product type groups in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Material Types and ensure that the product type groups assigned to the material type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Type Group:
  
  If the product type group is incorrect, you may need to change it in the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the new product type group is compatible with the material type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to review the configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material types and product type groups.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_SPROC030 and ensure that the material can be processed correctly in the purchasing documents.