How To Fix 06528 - Record not incl. in quota arrangement because no quota entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Record not incl. in quota arrangement because no quota entered

What causes this issue?

You have cancelled the quota for the item. This means that the
specified <GL:source_of_supply>source of supply</> cannot be assigned
to a material requirement on the basis of the
<GL:quota_arrangement>quota arrangement</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06528 - Record not incl. in quota arrangement because no quota entered ?

  The SAP error message 06528, which states "Record not included in quota arrangement because no quota entered," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid quota arrangement for a particular material because no quota has been defined for that material in the quota arrangement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quota Arrangement: The primary cause of this error is that there is no quota arrangement defined for the material in question. Quota arrangements are used to allocate procurement quantities among different sources of supply.
  Incorrect Configuration: The quota arrangement may not be properly configured or may not include the specific material or vendor.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect material numbers or vendor codes.
  Quota Validity: The quota arrangement may not be valid for the requested time period or may have expired.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Quota Arrangement:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code MEQ1 (Create Quota Arrangement) or MEQ2 (Change Quota Arrangement).
  Ensure that a quota arrangement exists for the material and vendor combination you are trying to use.
  If it does not exist, create a new quota arrangement and enter the necessary details, including the quota percentages for each vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Quota Arrangement Validity:
  
  Verify that the quota arrangement is valid for the required time frame. If it has expired, you may need to update the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Material and Vendor Data:
  
  Ensure that the material number and vendor number are correctly entered in the purchase order or requisition.
  Check for any discrepancies in the master data that might affect the quota arrangement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quota arrangements for additional guidance on setting them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement is a procurement tool in SAP that allows you to allocate the total quantity of a material to different vendors based on predefined percentages.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEQ1: Create Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2: Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3: Display Quota Arrangement
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it can impact the quota arrangement.
  Vendor Master: Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is correctly set up and linked to the material.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06528 in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.