How To Fix /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3129 - Material &1 (mat. type &2) is procured externally - unable to determine

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3 -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Material &1 (mat. type &2) is procured externally - unable to determine

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3129 - Material &1 (mat. type &2) is procured externally - unable to determine ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3129 indicates that there is an issue with the procurement of a material in the system. Specifically, the message states that the material (identified by &1) of a certain material type (identified by &2) is procured externally, but the system is unable to determine the necessary details for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system may not have the correct configuration for the material type or the procurement process. This could include missing settings in the material master or in the purchasing info records.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be fully maintained, particularly in the purchasing view. This could include missing vendor information or procurement type settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect assignment of the material type or procurement type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the procurement details for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view for the material in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the procurement type and vendor information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the material type is set up correctly for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there are valid purchasing info records for the material and vendor combination. You can do this using transaction code ME11 or ME12.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process the material. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to determine the procurement details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Understanding the different material types and their procurement processes can help in troubleshooting. Common material types include raw materials, finished goods, and trading goods.
  Procurement Types: Familiarize yourself with the different procurement types (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) and how they are configured in the system.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and procurement processes.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) for further assistance.