06602 - Quota arrangement provides for external procurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Quota arrangement provides for external procurement

What causes this issue?

A <GL:quota_arrangement>quota arrangement</> exists for the material
you wish to order. The quota arrangement stipulates that the material
is to be procured from an external supplier.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Determine whether you should procure the material externally.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06602 - Quota arrangement provides for external procurement ?

  The SAP error message 06602, "Quota arrangement provides for external procurement," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system has identified a quota arrangement that specifies that a certain quantity of a material should be procured externally, but the current transaction does not align with that arrangement.
  Cause:
  
  Quota Arrangement Configuration: The quota arrangement for the material may be set up to require external procurement, but the system is trying to process a transaction (like a purchase order or a stock transfer) that does not comply with this arrangement.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that conflict with the quota arrangement, such as incorrect procurement type or sourcing information.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the quota arrangement or related master data that leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Quota Arrangement: Check the quota arrangement for the material in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up to reflect the intended procurement strategy (internal vs. external).
  
  Transaction Code: MEQ1 (to display quota arrangements).
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master settings to ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., whether it is set for external procurement).
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (to display material master).
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order: If you are trying to create a purchase order, ensure that the order aligns with the quota arrangement. You may need to adjust the quantities or the vendor.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the correct settings or if the quota arrangement needs to be modified, consult with your procurement or materials management team for guidance.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as sometimes errors can be resolved with patches or updates from SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement is a tool in SAP that allows you to manage the allocation of procurement sources for materials. It helps in determining how much of a material should be procured from different sources (vendors).
  Procurement Types: In SAP, materials can be set up for different procurement types, such as in-house production, external procurement, or both. This setting is crucial for determining how materials are sourced.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEQ1, MEQ2, MEQ3 for managing quota arrangements, and MM01, MM02, MM03 for material master data.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the error message 06602 in SAP.