06605 - Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplying plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplying plant

What causes this issue?

A <GL:quota_arrangement>quota arrangement</> exists for the material
you wish to order. The quota arrangement specifies that the material is
to be procured from an internal supplier (internal plant).

System Response

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Determine whether you can procure the material from an internal plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06605 - Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplying plant ?

  The SAP error message 06605, which states "Quota arrangement specifies other (undefined) supplying plant," typically occurs in the context of quota arrangements in materials management or procurement processes. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the quota arrangement, specifically that it references a supplying plant that is not defined or recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Supplying Plant: The quota arrangement is set up to include a supplying plant that has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The quota arrangement may have been incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent or inactive plants.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in the quota arrangement.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant referenced in the quota arrangement may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quota Arrangement: Review the quota arrangement in the system to ensure that all supplying plants listed are valid and active. You can do this by navigating to the quota arrangement transaction (e.g., MEQ1 or MEQ2).
  Verify Plant Configuration: Ensure that the supplying plant is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the plant master data (transaction code OX10).
  Update Quota Arrangement: If the supplying plant is indeed undefined or incorrect, update the quota arrangement to reference the correct and active supplying plant.
  Check Material and Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the material and vendor master data are correctly set up and that they reference valid plants.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEQ1 (Create Quota Arrangement), MEQ2 (Change Quota Arrangement), and MEQ3 (Display Quota Arrangement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to quota arrangements and supplying plants.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to quota arrangements and material management for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 06605 in SAP.