How To Fix OIURV318 - Purchaser's material "&" is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Purchaser's material "&" is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV318 - Purchaser's material "&" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message OIURV318, which states that the "Purchaser's material '&' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find or recognize the specified purchaser's material number in the relevant master data.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The purchaser's material number may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Material: The material may exist but is inactive or blocked for purchasing.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the material data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to check if the material exists in the material master. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using MM01.
  Activate Material: If the material exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or remove any blocks that prevent its use.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Ensure that the purchasing info record for the material is correctly set up. You can check this using transaction code ME13.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and use the material. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or data synchronization problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent such errors.
  Purchasing Info Records: These records link materials to vendors and are crucial for procurement processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the OIURV318 error message in SAP.