How To Fix EDEREG018 - Cannot find service provider agreement of cat. &3 for PoD &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot find service provider agreement of cat. &3 for PoD &1

What causes this issue?

You want to use <DS:DE.E_DEREGSCENARIO>supply scenario</> &V2& for point
of delivery &V1&.
Service provider agreement category &v3& is defined for supply scenario
&V2&.
The system cannot find a service provider agreement for point of
delivery &V1& that corresponds with category &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG018 - Cannot find service provider agreement of cat. &3 for PoD &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG018 indicates that the system cannot find a service provider agreement for a specific category and Purchase Order Document (PoD). This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with service procurement processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Provider Agreement: The most common cause is that there is no service provider agreement defined for the specified category in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the service provider agreements may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the Purchase Order or the service provider agreement.
  Inactive Agreements: The service provider agreement might be inactive or not valid for the specified time period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Provider Agreements:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating service provider agreements) and verify if the service provider agreement exists for the specified category.
  Ensure that the agreement is active and valid for the time frame of the Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Agreement:
  
  If the agreement does not exist, create a new service provider agreement for the required category.
  If it exists but is inactive, consider reactivating it or creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to service provider agreements. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the categories being used.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Double-check the Purchase Order for any discrepancies in the category or other related fields that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage service provider agreements and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Service Provider Agreement), ME32K (Change Service Provider Agreement), and ME33K (Display Service Provider Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage service provider agreements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in procurement and EDI processes.