How To Fix 06460 - Purchasing org. differs from purchasing org. & from agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Purchasing org. differs from purchasing org. & from agreement

What causes this issue?

The <GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</> you entered
must be the same as that of the agreement.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter purchasing organization &V1& if you want to reference this
agreement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06460 - Purchasing org. differs from purchasing org. & from agreement ?

  The SAP error message "06460 Purchasing org. differs from purchasing org. & from agreement" typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization specified in the document and the purchasing organization defined in the related agreement or contract.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization specified in the purchase order does not match the purchasing organization defined in the purchase agreement or contract.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document (e.g., purchase order) may be referencing an agreement that is not valid for the specified purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating the purchase order or contract can lead to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the purchasing organization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization: Verify that the purchasing organization in the purchase order matches the purchasing organization in the agreement. If they do not match, you may need to change the purchasing organization in the purchase order or create a new agreement for the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  Review the Agreement: Ensure that the agreement is valid for the purchasing organization you are trying to use. If the agreement is not set up for that purchasing organization, you may need to create a new agreement or modify the existing one.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual entry, correct the purchasing organization in the purchase order or contract to match the intended agreement.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings for purchasing organizations and agreements.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the details of the agreement and the purchase order.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding purchasing organizations and agreements to ensure proper understanding and setup.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the purchasing process are trained on how to correctly create and manage purchase orders and agreements to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchasing documents are correctly aligned with the agreements in your SAP system.