How To Fix MPN02013 - &1 does not have procurement type 'F' (&3) in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 does not have procurement type 'F' (&3) in plant &2

What causes this issue?

MPN materials, which are grouped in an
<DS:GLOS.3608C3DABA271348E10000009B38F91F>MPN-MRP set</>, have to have
the procurment indicator 'F' (externally procured).

How to fix this error?

Enter the procurement indicator 'F' for all materials in an MPN-MRP
set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02013 - &1 does not have procurement type 'F' (&3) in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02013 indicates that a material (identified by &1) does not have the procurement type 'F' (which stands for "external procurement") in the specified plant (&2). This error typically arises during the planning or procurement processes when the system expects the material to be available for external procurement but finds that it is not configured to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Type: The material master record for the specified material does not have the procurement type set to 'F' in the plant data.
  Incorrect Material Configuration: The material may be configured for in-house production or may not be set up for procurement at all.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The procurement type may be set correctly in other plants but not in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the "Purchasing" view and check the "Procurement Type" field.
  If it is not set to 'F', you will need to change it.
  
  
  
  Change Procurement Type:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the procurement type by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the "Purchasing" view and set the procurement type to 'F' for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type assigned to the material allows for external procurement. Some material types may restrict procurement options.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the changes made are valid and that the material is intended for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the material should not be set for external procurement, consult with a functional consultant or your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Procurement Types: In SAP, procurement types define how materials are procured. The common types include:
  
  'F' - External procurement
  'E' - In-house production
  'X' - Both external and in-house
  
  
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP) that need to be correctly configured for the material to function as intended in the procurement process.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPN02013 and ensure that the material is correctly set up for procurement in the specified plant.