How To Fix MPN02014 - &1 has special procurement type &3 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &1 has special procurement type &3 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

The special procurement key &V3& means subcontracting. MPN materials
from an <DS:GLOS.3608C3DABA271348E10000009B38F91F>MPN-MRP set</> cannot
be procured by subcontract.

How to fix this error?

Do not use special procurement subcontracting for materials from an
MPN-MRPset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02014 - &1 has special procurement type &3 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02014 indicates that there is a special procurement type assigned to a material in a specific plant, which is causing an issue during a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when trying to create or change a material master record.
  Cause:
  The error message MPN02014 is triggered when:
  
  A material (identified by &1) has a special procurement type (&3) assigned in the plant (&2).
  The special procurement type may indicate that the material is subject to specific procurement processes, such as consignment, subcontracting, or stock transfer, which may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" and "MRP" views to see the special procurement type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Special Procurement Type:
  
  Understand what the special procurement type means. For example, if it is set to "Consignment," you may need to follow specific procedures for procurement.
  If the special procurement type is not appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform, consider changing it.
  
  
  
  Change Special Procurement Type:
  
  If necessary, change the special procurement type to a more suitable option. This can be done in the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the new procurement type aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of changing the special procurement type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary access, check the configuration settings in SPRO related to special procurement types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  Special Procurement Types: Common types include:
  
  10: Standard procurement
  20: Subcontracting
  30: Consignment
  40: Stock transfer
  
  
  MRP Settings: Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured based on the procurement type.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.