How To Fix 06512 - No quota arrangement item exists for the source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 512

• Message text: No quota arrangement item exists for the source of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06512 - No quota arrangement item exists for the source of supply ?

  The SAP error message "06512 No quota arrangement item exists for the source of supply" typically occurs in the context of procurement and inventory management when the system is unable to find a valid quota arrangement for a specific source of supply. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a purchase order or during the material requirements planning (MRP) run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quota Arrangement: The primary cause of this error is that there is no quota arrangement defined for the material and the source of supply (vendor or supplier) in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The quota arrangement may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up to reference the quota arrangement.
  Source List Issues: The source list for the material may not include the vendor or may not be properly maintained.
  Validity Period: The quota arrangement may be out of its validity period, meaning it is no longer active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Quota Arrangement:
  
  Go to the transaction code MEQ1 to create a new quota arrangement or MEQ2 to modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the quota arrangement includes the correct material, vendor, and the relevant quota percentages.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure that the relevant purchasing data is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Source List:
  
  Check the source list for the material using transaction code ME01 or ME03 to ensure that the vendor is included and that the source list is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the quota arrangement is within its validity period. If it has expired, you may need to extend it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement is a procurement tool in SAP that allows you to allocate procurement quantities among multiple sources of supply based on predefined percentages.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEQ1: Create Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2: Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3: Display Quota Arrangement
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the quota arrangements are correctly set up in your SAP system.