How To Fix 06137 - No outline agreement exists for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: No outline agreement exists for item &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to display the <GL:outline_agreement>outline
agreement</> of an item for to which no outline agreement has yet been
assigned.

How to fix this error?

Select an item to which an outline agreement has already been
assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06137 - No outline agreement exists for item & ?

  The SAP error message "06137 No outline agreement exists for item &" typically occurs when a user attempts to create a purchase order or a related document that references an outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement) for a specific item, but the system cannot find a valid outline agreement for that item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Outline Agreement: The most common cause is that there is no outline agreement created for the specified item in the system.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number referenced may be incorrect or not linked to any existing outline agreement.
  Outline Agreement Not Active: The outline agreement may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified time period.
  Plant or Vendor Issues: The outline agreement may not be valid for the specific plant or vendor being used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the data entry that lead to the system not finding the correct outline agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Outline Agreements:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) to check if an outline agreement exists for the item in question.
  Ensure that the item number, vendor, and plant are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Create an Outline Agreement:
  
  If no outline agreement exists, you may need to create one using transaction codes ME31K (Create Contract) or ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement).
  
  
  
  Verify Validity:
  
  If an outline agreement exists, check its validity dates and ensure it is active and applicable to the item, vendor, and plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check Item Details:
  
  Ensure that the item details in the purchase order match those in the outline agreement, including material number, quantity, and pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the outline agreements or need to create one, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME33L: Display Scheduling Agreement
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  ME2K: Purchase Orders by Account Assignment
  ME2L: Purchase Orders by Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on managing outline agreements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully create or process your purchase order.