How To Fix 06398 - Supplying plant entered incompatible with supplier in agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Supplying plant entered incompatible with supplier in agreement

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:issuing_plant>supplying plant</> and an
<GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement</>. Whereas the outline
agreement specifies external procurement, entry of a supplying plant
presupposes internal procurement.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06398 - Supplying plant entered incompatible with supplier in agreement ?

  The SAP error message 06398, which states "Supplying plant entered incompatible with supplier in agreement," typically occurs in the context of procurement and purchasing processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplying plant and the supplier defined in the purchasing agreement or contract.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Master Data: The supplying plant specified in the purchase order or contract does not match the plant associated with the supplier in the vendor master data.
  Vendor-Plant Assignment: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific plant in the vendor master record. Each vendor can be assigned to multiple plants, and if the plant is not included, this error will occur.
  Purchasing Info Record: If there is a purchasing info record that does not link the supplier to the specified plant, it can lead to this error.
  Contract or Agreement Issues: The purchasing agreement may not be set up correctly to include the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the vendor is assigned to the correct plant. If not, you may need to create or update the vendor master data to include the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the specific vendor and material combination.
  Ensure that the supplying plant is correctly linked to the vendor in the info record.
  
  
  
  Update the Purchasing Agreement:
  
  If you are using a purchasing agreement, ensure that the agreement includes the correct plant. You can check this in the agreement details (transaction code ME33K).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Info Record:
  
  If necessary, create a new purchasing info record that includes the correct plant and vendor combination (transaction code ME11).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data and purchasing agreements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 06398 in SAP.