06544 - Please enter source quota

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Please enter source quota

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06544 - Please enter source quota ?

  The SAP error message "06544 Please enter source quota" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with quota arrangements in procurement processes. This error indicates that the system expects a source quota to be specified for a particular material or vendor combination, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Quota: The most common cause of this error is that the source quota has not been defined for the material in the quota arrangement.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the quota arrangement in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have missed entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quota Arrangement:
  
  Navigate to the quota arrangement for the relevant material and vendor.
  Ensure that a source quota is defined. You can do this by going to the transaction code MEQ1 (Create Quota Arrangement) or MEQ2 (Change Quota Arrangement) and verifying the entries.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Quota Arrangement:
  
  If no quota arrangement exists, create one by entering the necessary details, including the material, vendor, and the quota percentage.
  If an arrangement exists but is incomplete, update it to include the missing source quota.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to purchasing and quota arrangements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quota arrangements for additional guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly enter and manage quota arrangements in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEQ1: Create Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2: Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3: Display Quota Arrangement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to quota arrangements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "06544 Please enter source quota" and ensure that your quota arrangements are correctly set up in SAP.