Change in Material Type

[Former Member]

Dear Experts,

When we started working in SAP (before 3 months) all the material types finalized and part code has given in the prd server, earlier one material belongs to Bought Out Component (BOC) which was procuring directly from the vendor but now the same material we are planning to do with subcontracting vendor (We are issuing the raw material and getting the FG from subcontractor). Transaction for the same material is happening with material type ZBOC maintained for BOC. If we are going to receive the material from subcontractor we need to maintain as SFG. How to maintain the same material with another material type which has transacted for last three months.

Please Suggest.

Regards

Sraban

[tejyadav · Accepted solution]

1st option to clear all the stocks & transaction data if any open & then convert the Material type by T-code MMAM

2nd option why don't you extend WorkSchedulling view for ZBOC material type & extend the material already created for ZBOC to WS view & maintain the Procurement type as 'X' both Inhouse & External purchase, In this way you can purchase it also as well as do the Subcontracting

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks Tej , second option is more applicable.

Regards

Sraban

[Former Member]

Try by using t-code MMAM: Change material type.This is used in case of material with not transactions open. But I have doubt in your material case (which has transacted for last three months).

May get this message;

The material type cannot be changed.

The reasons for this are:

Valuated stock exists (see valuation areas below).

However, account determination for the two material types differs.

(different account category reference or no valuation data defined)

Valuation Area

XXXX