How To Fix 06616 - Selected quotations not directly comparable

06616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Selected quotations not directly comparable

What causes this issue?

The selected quotation items contain different data, such as different
materials. A comparison is therefore not possible.

How to fix this error?

Have you entered the correct quotation number on the initial screen for
the <GL:price_comparison_list>price comparison list</>?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06616 - Details

• The SAP error message "06616 Selected quotations not directly comparable" typically occurs in the context of the purchasing module when trying to compare multiple quotations for a particular purchasing document. This error indicates that the system has identified discrepancies between the quotations that prevent them from being directly compared.
  Causes:
  
  Different Item Categories: The quotations may contain items of different categories (e.g., standard, consignment, subcontracting), which cannot be compared directly.
  Different Conditions: The quotations may have different pricing conditions or terms that make them incompatible for comparison.
  Missing Data: Some required fields or data may be missing in one or more of the quotations, leading to an inability to compare them.
  Different Vendors: If the quotations are from different vendors, there may be specific conditions or terms that are not comparable.
  Quotation Validity: The validity periods of the quotations may differ, making them not directly comparable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Item Categories: Ensure that all selected quotations have the same