How To Fix 06560 - Quota arrangement for material & in plant & not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Quota arrangement for material & in plant & not active

What causes this issue?

A <GL:quota_arrangement>quota arrangement</> has not been defined in
the<GL:material_master_record>master record</> for material
&V1& in plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Is the specified plant for the quota arrangement correct?
If so, please check the indicator for quota arrangement usage in the
purchasing data of the material master record.

<DS:TRAN.MM03>Perform function</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06560 - Quota arrangement for material & in plant & not active ?

  The SAP error message 06560, which states "Quota arrangement for material & in plant & not active," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is a quota arrangement defined for a specific material in a specific plant, but it is currently not active. Quota arrangements are used in SAP to manage the allocation of procurement sources for materials.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Quota Arrangement: The quota arrangement for the specified material and plant is not active. This could be due to the quota arrangement being created but not activated.
  Validity Period: The quota arrangement may have a validity period that has expired.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the quota arrangement or the material master data.
  Missing Data: The quota arrangement may not have been properly maintained or may be missing necessary entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Quota Arrangement:
  
  Go to the transaction code MEQ1 (Create Quota Arrangement) or MEQ2 (Change Quota Arrangement).
  Check if the quota arrangement exists for the material and plant in question.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity period of the quota arrangement is correct and that it is currently valid. If the validity period has expired, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Quota Arrangement Configuration:
  
  Verify that the quota arrangement is correctly configured. Check the details of the quota arrangement to ensure all necessary information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the material is correctly set up in the relevant plant and that all necessary data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to take, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEQ1: Create Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2: Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3: Display Quota Arrangement
  
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement is a procurement tool in SAP that allows you to allocate the procurement of materials from different sources based on predefined criteria.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its procurement data, which is essential for the quota arrangement to function correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06560 and ensure that the quota arrangement is active for the specified material and plant.