How To Fix ME583 - Receiving suppliers in requisition and outline agreement differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Receiving suppliers in requisition and outline agreement differ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME583 - Receiving suppliers in requisition and outline agreement differ ?

  The SAP error message ME583, which states "Receiving suppliers in requisition and outline agreement differ," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the supplier information in a purchase requisition and the supplier information in the associated outline agreement. This can happen in scenarios where a purchase requisition is created referencing an outline agreement, but the supplier specified in the requisition does not match the supplier defined in the outline agreement.
  Causes:
  
  Supplier Mismatch: The supplier in the purchase requisition does not match the supplier in the outline agreement.
  Incorrect Outline Agreement: The outline agreement may not be correctly set up for the supplier intended for the requisition.
  Changes in Supplier Data: Changes to supplier data (e.g., supplier number, name) that have not been updated in the requisition or outline agreement.
  Multiple Suppliers: The outline agreement may have multiple suppliers, and the requisition is referencing a supplier that is not included in the agreement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Supplier Information: Check the supplier information in both the purchase requisition and the outline agreement. Ensure that they match.
  
  Go to the purchase requisition (ME53N) and check the supplier field.
  Go to the outline agreement (ME33K) and verify the supplier details.
  
  
  
  Update the Purchase Requisition: If the requisition is referencing the wrong supplier, update it to match the supplier in the outline agreement.
  
  You can change the supplier in the requisition using transaction ME52N.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Outline Agreement: If the requisition is correct and the outline agreement needs to be updated, you may need to modify the outline agreement to include the correct supplier.
  
  Use transaction ME32K to edit the outline agreement.
  
  
  
  Create a New Requisition: If the mismatch cannot be resolved, consider creating a new purchase requisition that correctly references the appropriate outline agreement and supplier.
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the correct supplier or outline agreement, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME33K: Display Outline Agreement
  ME32K: Change Outline Agreement
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchase requisitions and outline agreements for more detailed information on how to manage suppliers and agreements.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase requisitions and outline agreements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME583 error and ensure that your purchase requisition aligns with the correct outline agreement and supplier information.