06604 - Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplier

What causes this issue?

A <GL><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 can procure the material from an external
supplier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06604 - Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplier ?

  The SAP error message 06604, which states "Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplier," typically occurs in the context of procurement and quota arrangements in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a supplier that has not been defined or is not recognized in the context of the quota arrangement.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Supplier: The supplier referenced in the quota arrangement is not defined in the system. This could happen if the supplier master data has not been created or if the supplier has been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Quota Arrangement: The quota arrangement may be incorrectly set up, referencing a supplier that does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the supplier master data after the quota arrangement was created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code MK03 for display) and verify if the supplier exists and is active.
  If the supplier does not exist, create the supplier using transaction code MK01 (create supplier).
  
  
  
  Review Quota Arrangement:
  
  Check the quota arrangement (transaction code MEQ1 for display) to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all suppliers referenced are valid and active.
  If necessary, update the quota arrangement to reference the correct suppliers.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Inconsistencies:
  
  If there have been recent changes to supplier data, ensure that all related documents and arrangements are updated accordingly.
  You may need to delete and recreate the quota arrangement if it is significantly misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on quota arrangements and supplier management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify supplier and quota arrangement data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quota Arrangement: A quota arrangement in SAP is used to manage the distribution of procurement quantities among multiple suppliers. It allows for flexible procurement strategies.
  Supplier Master Data: This includes all relevant information about suppliers, such as contact details, payment terms, and purchasing data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Supplier
  MK02: Change Supplier
  MK03: Display Supplier
  MEQ1: Display Quota Arrangement
  MEQ2: Change Quota Arrangement
  MEQ3: Create Quota Arrangement
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.