How To Fix 06783 - Agreement item not suitable for procurement of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 783

• Message text: Agreement item not suitable for procurement of material

What causes this issue?

You have entered in the source list an outline agreement item that has
no material number and belongs to the category <ZH>standard</>.
An agreement item without a material number can only be used to procure
materials with a master record if it belongs to one of the categories
<ZH>material unknown</> or <ZH>material group</>.
Orderbuch: man versucht einen RV ohne Matnr. und Postyp Normal einzugebe
Kontrakt kann fnr Abruf nicht verwendet werden; Postyp Normal kann
nicht verwendet werden

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?

Check your input. If necessary choose a different outline agreement
without a material number and with the item category <ZH>material
unknown</> or <ZH>material group</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06783 - Agreement item not suitable for procurement of material ?

  The SAP error message "06783 Agreement item not suitable for procurement of material" typically occurs when there is an issue with a purchasing agreement or contract that prevents it from being used for procurement. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order or when attempting to procure materials against a contract.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Agreement Type: The agreement type may not be set up for the specific material or service you are trying to procure.
  Status of the Agreement: The purchasing agreement may be inactive, expired, or not fully released for procurement.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be linked correctly to the purchasing agreement or may not exist in the system.
  Item Category: The item category in the agreement may not be compatible with the procurement process you are trying to execute.
  Plant or Storage Location: The agreement may not be valid for the plant or storage location you are trying to procure from.
  Quantity or Value Limits: The agreement may have limits on quantities or values that have been exceeded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Agreement Status: Verify that the purchasing agreement is active and has been released for procurement. You can do this by checking the agreement in the SAP system.
  Review Agreement Type: Ensure that the agreement type is appropriate for the material or service you are trying to procure.
  Validate Material Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the material is correctly defined and linked to the purchasing agreement.
  Examine Item Category: Make sure that the item category used in the agreement is suitable for the procurement process.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Confirm that the agreement is valid for the specific plant and storage location you are working with.
  Adjust Quantity or Value Limits: If applicable, ensure that the quantities or values specified in the agreement have not been exceeded.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to review the details of the purchasing agreement.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify purchasing agreements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on purchasing agreements and procurement processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in procurement processes.