How To Fix RM464 - Special procurement key for material &1 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Special procurement key for material &1 missing

What causes this issue?

A planning plant was transferred but no production plant. In the
material master record of material &V1&, no special procurement key is
maintained which is required to determine the production plant.
Therefore, the backflush cannot be carried out.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a production plant or maintain an appropriate special
procurement key in the material master record of material &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM464 - Special procurement key for material &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message RM464 indicates that there is a missing special procurement key for a specific material. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction related to a material that requires a special procurement configuration, but that configuration has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Key: The material in question does not have a special procurement key assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Master Configuration: The material master may not be set up correctly, or the special procurement key may not have been defined for the specific material type or plant.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the special procurement keys may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or updates to the system may have led to the removal or alteration of the special procurement key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Purchasing" or "MRP" views to see if a special procurement key is assigned.
  If it is missing, you can assign a special procurement key that is appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Define Special Procurement Key:
  
  If the special procurement key does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement Types and define the necessary procurement key.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the special procurement key is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for the relevant plants and material types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to set up special procurement keys and their implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These can include various procurement strategies such as consignment, subcontracting, stock transfer, etc. Each type has its own specific configuration requirements.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to special procurement keys.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.