How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT060 - Special Procurement Type description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Special Procurement Type description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT060 - Special Procurement Type description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT060 Special Procurement Type description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific special procurement type in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying materials, especially when dealing with special procurement types like subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The description for the special procurement type is not maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The special procurement type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the special procurement type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant area for Material Management (MM) and find the section for Special Procurement Types.
  Ensure that the descriptions for the special procurement types are maintained for the required language. You can do this by checking the settings under "Logistics -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Special Procurement Types".
  
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the special procurement type you are trying to use is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the procurement type is active.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language:
  
  If possible, try switching to a different language in your user profile to see if the description is available in that language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is occurring in a development or quality environment, ensure that any relevant transport requests have been moved to the production environment, as missing configurations or data might not have been transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to special procurement types for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  MM02 for material master changes.
  MM03 for viewing material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the procurement type handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the special procurement types are correctly defined and available in the desired language.