How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC037 - You cannot use product type group 'Service' as confirmations are expected

MMPUR_SPROC037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You cannot use product type group 'Service' as confirmations are expected

What causes this issue?

You have entered a confirmation control key for the purchase order item.
The system does not support confirmations for purchase order items for
services. Therefore, you cannot use the product type group "Service (2)"
.

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?

You have two options:
You can change the product type group.
You can clear the confirmation control key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC037 - You cannot use product type group 'Service' as confirmations are expected ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC037 indicates that there is an issue related to the use of a product type group classified as 'Service' in the context of confirmations. This error typically arises in the procurement process when the system expects confirmations for a product type that is not compatible with the service type.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Service Product Type: The system is trying to process a service-related product type, but confirmations (like goods receipt or service entry sheet) are expected for this type of product.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master or purchasing info records that incorrectly associates a service product type with a process that requires confirmations.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings in the purchasing module may not be correctly configured to handle services.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the service in