06587 - A centrally agreed contract exists for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 587

• Message text: A centrally agreed contract exists for this material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06587 - A centrally agreed contract exists for this material ?

  The SAP error message 06587, which states "A centrally agreed contract exists for this material," typically occurs in the context of procurement and purchasing processes. This error indicates that there is a centrally agreed contract (often referred to as a framework or blanket contract) in place for the material you are trying to procure, which takes precedence over other purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Contract: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing centrally agreed contract for the material in question. This contract may have been created at a higher organizational level and is intended to be used for purchasing that specific material.
  Purchase Order Creation: When attempting to create a purchase order or a purchase requisition for the material, the system checks for existing contracts and finds that a centrally agreed contract is already in place.
  Contract Validity: The contract may be valid and active, which means that the system will not allow the creation of a new purchase order without referencing the existing contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reference the Existing Contract: Instead of creating a new purchase order, reference the existing centrally agreed contract in your procurement process. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the contract details in the system.
  Creating a purchase order against the existing contract.
  
  
  Review Contract Conditions: Ensure that the terms and conditions of the existing contract meet your purchasing needs. If they do not, you may need to negotiate changes to the contract with the supplier.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you believe that the existing contract should not apply, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to understand the rationale behind the contract and whether it can be modified or overridden.
  Check for Contract Expiry: If the contract has expired or is no longer valid, you may need to create a new contract or extend the existing one.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to view the details of the existing contract.
  Contract Types: Understand the different types of contracts in SAP (e.g., quantity contracts, value contracts) and how they affect purchasing processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and reference contracts in the system.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP procurement processes and documentation to better understand how contracts are managed within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your procurement activities effectively.