How To Fix 06533 - Item categories in agreement and purchase requisition differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Item categories in agreement and purchase requisition differ

What causes this issue?

You have entered the <GL:item_category>item_category</> &V1&, but the
item category &V2& is defined for the assigned
<GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement item</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06533 - Item categories in agreement and purchase requisition differ ?

  The SAP error message 06533, which states "Item categories in agreement and purchase requisition differ," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the item categories defined in a purchase requisition and those in a related purchasing agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement). This can happen in scenarios where a purchase requisition is created referencing a purchasing agreement, but the item categories do not align.
  Cause:
  
  Different Item Categories: The item category in the purchase requisition does not match the item category defined in the purchasing agreement. For example, if the purchase requisition is using a standard item category (like 'Standard' or 'Consignment'), but the agreement is set up with a different category (like 'Subcontracting' or 'Third-party'), this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which item categories are allowed for certain types of agreements or requisitions.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered an item category in the purchase requisition that does not correspond to the item category in the agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the item category in both the purchase requisition and the purchasing agreement. Ensure they match. You can do this by:
  
  Displaying the purchase requisition (ME53N) and checking the item category.
  Displaying the purchasing agreement (ME33K) and checking the item category.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Purchase Requisition: If the item categories do not match, you can either:
  
  Change the item category in the purchase requisition to match the agreement.
  If necessary, create a new purchase requisition with the correct item category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the allowed item categories for agreements and requisitions are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on item categories and their implications in purchasing processes.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users creating purchase requisitions are trained on the importance of matching item categories with agreements to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Item Categories: In SAP, item categories determine how items are processed in purchasing documents. Common item categories include:
  
  Standard (e.g., 'Standard' for regular purchases)
  Consignment (e.g., 'Consignment' for consignment stock)
  Subcontracting (e.g., 'Subcontracting' for outsourced production)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME33K: Display Purchasing Agreement
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchasing documents are correctly aligned.