How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC059 - Please enter a performance period for material &1 in item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Please enter a performance period for material &1 in item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC059 - Please enter a performance period for material &1 in item &2. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC059 indicates that a performance period has not been entered for a specific material in a particular item. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement or inventory management processes, where performance periods are necessary for evaluating the performance of materials or suppliers.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A material (identified by &1) does not have a defined performance period in the system.
  The item (identified by &2) in the procurement document (like a purchase order or contract) requires a performance period for processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the performance period is defined in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing or Accounting).
  If it is missing, you may need to update the material master with the appropriate performance period.
  
  
  
  Update the Procurement Document:
  
  If you are working with a purchase order or contract, ensure that the performance period is specified in the item details.
  You can do this by editing the procurement document and entering the required performance period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  In some cases, the issue may be related to configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for performance periods are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in procurement processes are trained on the importance of entering performance periods and how to do so correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Review SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and procurement processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_SPROC059 error and ensure that the necessary performance periods are entered for the materials in question.