How To Fix ME208 - No outline agreements can be assigned to requisition (&/&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No outline agreements can be assigned to requisition (&/&)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to list <GL:outline_agreement>outline agreements</>
that represent possible <GL:source_of_supply>sources</> for the
<GL:purchase_requisition>purchase requisition</>.
However the system was not able to find any outline agreements for
purchase requisitions of this <GL:document_type>document type</> or
this <GL:item_category>item category</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME208 - No outline agreements can be assigned to requisition (&/&) ?

  The SAP error message ME208 "No outline agreements can be assigned to requisition (&/&)" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase requisition that cannot be linked to any existing outline agreements (contracts) in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of ME208 Error
  
  
  No Valid Outline Agreements: There may be no outline agreements available that match the criteria of the purchase requisition, such as vendor, material, or plant.
  
  
  Outline Agreement Status: The outline agreements may be inactive or have been deleted. If the agreement is not valid or has expired, it cannot be assigned.
  
  
  Mismatch in Conditions: The conditions of the outline agreement (like pricing, quantity, or delivery terms) may not match the requisition details.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase requisition may not be allowed to reference outline agreements.
  
  
  Plant or Purchasing Organization Issues: The plant or purchasing organization specified in the requisition may not be associated with the outline agreement.
  
  
  Vendor Issues: The vendor specified in the requisition may not be the same as the vendor in the outline agreement.
  
  
  Solutions to ME208 Error
  
  
  Check Outline Agreements: Verify that there are valid outline agreements in the system that match the criteria of the requisition. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME3L (Outline Agreements by Vendor).
  
  
  Review Agreement Status: Ensure that the outline agreements are active and have not been deleted or marked for deletion.
  
  
  Match Conditions: Check the conditions of the outline agreement to ensure they align with the requisition details. This includes verifying pricing, quantity, and delivery terms.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type of the purchase requisition is configured to allow referencing outline agreements. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Verify Plant and Purchasing Organization: Make sure that the plant and purchasing organization in the requisition are correctly set and correspond to those in the outline agreement.
  
  
  Vendor Verification: Confirm that the vendor in the requisition matches the vendor in the outline agreement.
  
  
  Use Transaction ME21N: If you are creating a purchase order from the requisition, you can try to create the order directly using transaction ME21N and see if the outline agreement can be referenced there.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract), ME3L (Outline Agreements by Vendor), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  
  
  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 view and assign outline agreements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on outline agreements and purchase requisitions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME208 error and implement the appropriate solution.