06599 - Enter procurement plant with same inventory management as target plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Enter procurement plant with same inventory management as target plant

What causes this issue?

<GL:inventory_management>Inventory management</> of a
<GL:material>material</> in a <GL:plant>plant</> can be based on either
values or quantities. The supplying plant and the plant listed in the
<GL:quota_arrangement>quota arrangement</> do not use the same type of
inventory management for this material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06599 - Enter procurement plant with same inventory management as target plant ?

  The SAP error message 06599, "Enter procurement plant with same inventory management as target plant," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the inventory management settings of the procurement plant and the target plant in a purchasing or inventory transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Inventory Management Settings: The procurement plant and the target plant must have the same inventory management settings. This means that both plants should be configured to use the same inventory management type (e.g., whether they are both set up for stock management or non-stock management).
  Plant Configuration: The configuration of the plants in the system may not align. For example, one plant may be set up for valuated stock while the other is not.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data for the materials involved may have different settings for the procurement plant and target plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Configuration: Verify the configuration of both the procurement plant and the target plant in the SAP system. Ensure that they have the same inventory management settings.
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for inventory management.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master records for the materials involved in the transaction. Ensure that the procurement and target plants have consistent settings.
  
  Use transaction MM03 to view the material master data and check the plant-specific data.
  
  
  Adjust Procurement Settings: If necessary, adjust the procurement settings for either the procurement plant or the target plant to ensure they match.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on plant configuration and inventory management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By ensuring that the procurement plant and target plant have consistent inventory management settings, you should be able to resolve the error message 06599.