How To Fix 06580 - A different outline agreement with the supplier is preferred

06580 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 580

• Message text: A different outline agreement with the supplier is preferred

What causes this issue?

You have entered an <GL><GL:outline_agreement>outline purchase agreement
</> and supplier in the item as source of supply. However, the <GL>
<GL:source_list>source list</> specifies another outline agreement as
being preferred as at the delivery date for this item.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Determine whether you can assign the items to the outline agreement that
is specified in the source list as the preferred agreement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06580 - Details

• The SAP error message 06580, which states "A different outline agreement with the supplier is preferred," typically occurs when there is a conflict between multiple outline agreements (contracts) with the same supplier. This can happen in scenarios where the system identifies that there is a more favorable or relevant outline agreement available for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Outline Agreements: The supplier has multiple outline agreements in the system, and the system has determined that one of them is more suitable for the current transaction.
  Validity Period: The outline agreement that is being referenced may not be valid for the current date or may have expired.
  Conditions: The conditions (pricing, terms, etc.) of the other outline agreement may be more favorable than the one you are trying to use.
  Item Category: The item category of the purchase order may not be compatible with the outline agreement being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outline Agreements: Review