How To Fix CONF_IN_PURCH006 - Configuration for &1 from sales doc. &2, item &3, adopted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONF_IN_PURCH - Messages for Configuration in Purchasing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Configuration for &1 from sales doc. &2, item &3, adopted

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a purchasing document item to a sales document item
with an identical material.

System Response

The configuration of the material in the purchasing document item was
adopted from the sales document item.

How to fix this error?

Note that any changes to the configuration in the sales order document
will result in similar changes in the purchasing document. You can
avoid this by changing the configuration in the purchasing document
(i.e. decoupling the configuration in the purchasing document from that
in the sales document).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONF_IN_PURCH006 - Configuration for &1 from sales doc. &2, item &3, adopted ?

  The SAP error message CONF_IN_PURCH006 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a product in the context of a sales document. This message suggests that there is a mismatch or a problem with the configuration settings for a specific item in a sales order or quotation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Inconsistency: The configuration settings for the product in the sales document do not match the expected settings in the purchasing document or the material master.
  Missing Characteristics: Required characteristics for the configuration might be missing or not properly defined.
  Incorrect Dependencies: The dependencies defined for the configuration might not be satisfied, leading to an inability to adopt the configuration from the sales document.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues in the data transfer between the sales and purchasing documents, causing the configuration to not be recognized correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the sales document and ensure they match the expected settings in the material master or the purchasing document.
  Validate Characteristics: Ensure that all required characteristics for the configuration are defined and correctly assigned in the sales order.
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies associated with the configuration to ensure they are correctly set up and that all conditions are met.
  Recreate the Document: If the issue persists, consider recreating the sales document to see if the problem resolves itself.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuration settings and dependencies.
  Contact Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review and modify the sales documents.
  Configuration Profiles: Familiarize yourself with the configuration profiles and settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration (VC).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the CONF_IN_PURCH006 error message in SAP.