How To Fix ME553 - Only outline agreements with order unit & allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Only outline agreements with order unit & allowed

What causes this issue?

You wish to assign an outline purchase agreement with the order unit
&V2& to the item.
However, with regard to active ingredients, only outline agreements
with the predefined order unit of the item - &V1& - can be assigned to
the item.

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?

Cancel your assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME553 - Only outline agreements with order unit & allowed ?

  The SAP error message ME553 "Only outline agreements with order unit & allowed" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order (PO) or a scheduling agreement using an outline agreement (like a contract or scheduling agreement) that does not have the correct order unit defined. This error indicates that the system expects the order unit specified in the outline agreement to match the unit of measure being used in the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units of Measure: The order unit defined in the outline agreement does not match the unit of measure being used in the purchase order.
  Outline Agreement Configuration: The outline agreement may not be set up correctly, or it may not have the necessary details filled in.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Outline Agreement:
  
  Go to the outline agreement in question (transaction ME33K for contracts or ME33L for scheduling agreements).
  Verify that the order unit is correctly defined and matches the unit of measure you are trying to use in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order:
  
  Review the purchase order you are trying to create (transaction ME21N).
  Ensure that the unit of measure in the purchase order matches the order unit defined in the outline agreement.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and any alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings in the outline agreement or the material master to ensure consistency in units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the outline agreement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Outline Agreement (Contracts)
  ME33L: Display Scheduling Agreement
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Ensure that the units of measure are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the conversion factors if multiple units of measure are used.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME553 error and successfully create your purchase order using the outline agreement.