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

ME208 - Overview

• 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