Control key for external process operation & internal.

Hello,
We have created one control key (ZP01) T code OP67.
In the customisation (OP67) for "External processing" selection field we select "X" i.e. "Internal processed operation / Extarnal processing possible.
If this field is blank then it is a "Internal operation"
If this field is "+" Then it is external operation, in this case system creates the purchase requisition after release the production order.
We want to know,
If this field is with "X", then what is the proceedure to create the purchase requisition for external operation.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards
Nilesh

Hello Brahmankar,
Thanks for your prompt detail reply.
As per your suggestion already we have that setting for another controll key (PP02)
It is std for SAP it is working fine, in this control key the setting is "+" for external proceesing in OP67.
Now my requirement is instead of "+" I made it "X" i.e. Internal processed operation / External processing possible. In this case system is not generating purchase requisition after production order release.
I want to know for external processing whether I have to create purchase requisition manualy?
or any other process we have to follow?
Thanks & Regards,
Nilesh..

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Raja Sekhar.S wrote:
Hi,
>
> In external Processing
>
> you will not create Production order you have to Create purchase order for the material
>
> In this case you will create Purchase order on the material which you would receive but you will be sending different semi finished material. (because you will be sending one material and after the operation it will convert to other form)
> you should create separate BOM for the material which you will be receiving after external operation
> You have to create work center with Control key=PP02
> with 521 movement type you can send the material to vendor
>
>
> Regards,
> Raj
Hi typing error
Actually movement should me 541 instead of 521
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Message no. 06354
Diagnosis
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