How To Fix 06004 - No outline agreements exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No outline agreements exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06004 - No outline agreements exist ?

  The SAP error message "06004 No outline agreements exist" typically occurs when a user attempts to create a purchase order or perform a related transaction that requires an outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement), but the system cannot find any relevant outline agreements for the specified vendor or material.
  Cause:
  
  No Outline Agreements Created: There are no outline agreements (contracts or scheduling agreements) created for the vendor or material in question.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material: The vendor or material number entered may be incorrect or not linked to any existing outline agreements.
  Outline Agreement Status: The outline agreements may be inactive or have been deleted.
  Plant or Purchasing Organization: The outline agreements may not be valid for the specific plant or purchasing organization being used in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the outline agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Outline Agreements: If no outline agreements exist, you may need to create them. This can be done through transaction codes like ME31K (for contracts) or ME31L (for scheduling agreements).
  Check Existing Agreements: Use transaction codes ME33K (for contracts) or ME33L (for scheduling agreements) to check if any agreements exist for the vendor and material. Ensure that the agreements are active and valid.
  Verify Vendor and Material: Double-check the vendor and material numbers entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Check Plant and Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the outline agreements are valid for the specific plant and purchasing organization you are working with.
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access outline agreements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  ME32L: Change Scheduling Agreement
  ME33L: Display Scheduling Agreement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on outline agreements and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.