How To Fix 06566 - An outline agreement exists for this supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 566

• Message text: An outline agreement exists for this supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06566 - An outline agreement exists for this supplier ?

  The SAP error message 06566, which states "An outline agreement exists for this supplier," typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or a similar document for a supplier who already has an existing outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement) in the system. This is a safeguard to ensure that purchasing processes are managed correctly and that existing agreements are honored.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Outline Agreement: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an outline agreement (contract or scheduling agreement) associated with the supplier you are trying to create a purchase order for.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation of purchase orders for suppliers with existing agreements to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Agreements: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME33K (for contracts) or ME33L (for scheduling agreements) to check if there is an existing outline agreement for the supplier.
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