How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS081 - Special procurement type &1 is not valid for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Special procurement type &1 is not valid for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS081 - Special procurement type &1 is not valid for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS081 indicates that there is an issue with the special procurement type specified for a particular plant in the system. This error typically arises during planning or procurement processes when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified special procurement type in the context of the given plant.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Special Procurement Type: The special procurement type specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined or is not valid for the plant (denoted as &2).
  Configuration Issues: The special procurement type may not be properly configured in the system for the specified plant.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the relevant material may not have the correct settings for the special procurement type.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The special procurement type may not be applicable to the specific plant due to business rules or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Special Procurement Type: Verify that the special procurement type you are trying to use is valid and correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for special procurement types in SAP.
  Review Plant Settings: Ensure that the special procurement type is assigned to the relevant plant. You can check this in the material master data or in the configuration settings for the plant.
  Update Material Master: If the material master does not have the correct special procurement type, update the material master record to include the valid special procurement type for the specified plant.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines to understand the valid special procurement types and their configurations.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update the material master or SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Special Procurement Types: Common special procurement types include stock transfer, consignment, subcontracting, etc. Ensure that the type you are using is appropriate for your business scenario.
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for specific details on special procurement types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS081.