How To Fix RM465 - Special procurement key &1 for plant &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Special procurement key &1 for plant &2 not found

What causes this issue?

The special procurement key &V1& cannot be determined for plant &V2& as
the corresponding entry in the database table T460A is missing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM465 - Special procurement key &1 for plant &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message RM465 indicates that a special procurement key specified for a particular plant is not found in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, or when you are processing a purchase order or production order that references a special procurement key that does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Special Procurement Key: The special procurement key you are trying to use is not defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The special procurement key may not be correctly configured in the system or may have been deleted.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The special procurement key may not be assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Special Procurement > Define Special Procurement Types.
  Verify if the special procurement key exists for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Special Procurement Key:
  
  If the key does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you define the special procurement key with the correct settings.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the plant, you may need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and check if the special procurement key is correctly assigned to the material for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the special procurement keys and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the special procurement settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Procurement Types: These are used in SAP to define how materials are procured, such as through subcontracting, consignment, or stock transfer.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to special procurement keys.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM465 error and ensure that the special procurement key is correctly set up for the specified plant.