How To Fix 06585 - A contract exists for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 585

• Message text: A contract exists for this material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06585 - A contract exists for this material ?

  The SAP error message "06585 A contract exists for this material" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or perform a similar action for a material that is already covered by an existing contract. This is a standard check in SAP to ensure that procurement processes adhere to existing agreements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Contract: The primary cause of this error is that there is an active contract (such as a purchasing contract or a framework agreement) associated with the material you are trying to procure.
  Contract Validity: The contract may be valid and active, meaning that the system is enforcing the use of the contract for purchasing that material.
  Contract Type: The contract could be a quantity contract or value contract, which restricts the procurement of the material outside the terms of the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to check if there is an existing contract