How To Fix ME226 - No suitable outline agreements found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No suitable outline agreements found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME226 - No suitable outline agreements found ?

  The SAP error message ME226 ("No suitable outline agreements found") typically occurs when a user attempts to create a purchase order or a purchase requisition, but the system cannot find any valid outline agreements (such as contracts or scheduling agreements) that match the criteria specified in the transaction. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Existing Outline Agreements: There may be no outline agreements created for the vendor or material in question.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material: The vendor or material number entered may not match any existing outline agreements.
  Outline Agreement Status: The outline agreements may be inactive, expired, or blocked.
  Plant or Purchasing Organization Mismatch: The plant or purchasing organization specified in the purchase order may not be associated with the outline agreements.
  Validity Period: The outline agreements may not be valid for the date of the transaction.
  Conditions Not Met: The conditions specified in the outline agreement may not be met (e.g., quantity, price).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Existing Agreements: Verify if there are any outline agreements for the vendor and material combination. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement).
  Verify Vendor and Material: Ensure that the correct vendor and material numbers are being used in the transaction.
  Review Agreement Status: Check the status of the outline agreements to ensure they are active and not expired or blocked.
  Check Plant and Purchasing Organization: Make sure that the plant and purchasing organization in the purchase order match those in the outline agreements.
  Validity Dates: Confirm that the outline agreements are valid for the date of the transaction.
  Review Conditions: Ensure that the conditions (like quantity and price) specified in the outline agreement are met.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract), ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement), ME2K (Purchase Orders by Account Assignment), and ME2M (Purchase Orders by Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to outline agreements and the ME226 error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create purchase orders against outline agreements.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on outline agreements and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME226 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.