How To Fix 06532 - Item categories in agreement and requisition incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Item categories in agreement and requisition incompatible

What causes this issue?

The <GL:item_category>item category</> &V1& in the
<GL:purchase_requisition>purchase requisition</> and the item category
&V2& in the <GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement item</> to which
this requisition was assigned are incompatible or not defined.

How to fix this error?

You can reset the assigned outline agreement item by entering "!" as
outline agreement or item number. If the assignment is to remain as it
is, please read on.
Are the numbers of the outline agreement and the item correct?
Have you entered the correct item category in the purchase requisition?

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

If so, please note the <GL:document_type>document type</> or the item
category of the purchase requisition or the assigned outline agreement.
First check the relevant entry in table T161A and then establish the
following:
Is the combination of document types/item categories defined?
Are <GL:release_order>contract release orders</> defined?
If an account assignment category is entered in the purchase
requisition item, are items with account assignment defined in table
T161A?
If the answer to any of the points 1, 2 or 3 is "no", you cannot assign
the purchase requisition to the outline agreement at present.
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'Document types for purchase requisitions'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST
Do you wish to display the Implementation Guide (IMG)?
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMEB>Define number ranges and document types</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06532 - Item categories in agreement and requisition incompatible ?

  The SAP error message "06532 Item categories in agreement and requisition incompatible" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the item categories defined in a purchase agreement (or contract) and those in a purchase requisition. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order from a requisition or when trying to reference a contract in a procurement process.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Mismatch: The item category defined in the purchase requisition does not match the item category allowed in the purchase agreement. For example, if the requisition is for a service item but the agreement is for a material item, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The item categories may not be properly configured in the system, leading to incompatibility.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which item categories can be used.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings in the purchasing view of the material master or the vendor master may not align with the item categories used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the item categories in both the purchase requisition and the purchase agreement. Ensure they are compatible. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Adjust Requisition or Agreement: If the item categories are indeed incompatible, you may need to either:
  
  Change the item category in the purchase requisition to match the agreement.
  Modify the purchase agreement to include the item category used in the requisition.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on item category compatibility.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If necessary, consider implementing user exits or BAdIs to handle specific business requirements that may not be covered by standard configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME31K (Create Contract), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review and modify documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the requisition can be processed as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.