How To Fix ME646 - Consignment within a company code not possible

ME646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Consignment within a company code not possible

What causes this issue?

Even for cross-company-code stock transfers, consignment is only
possible if you have not activated the UB logic (code UB stands for
stock transport orders for longer-distance stock transfers), i.e. if
you have not set the control indicator for the purchasing document type
to "T" (= transport) in Customizing for Purchasing.
(IMG: Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types -> UB
(stock transport order, STO).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME646 - Consignment within a company code not possible ?

  The SAP error message ME646, which states "Consignment within a company code not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a consignment stock situation that violates the system's rules regarding consignment stock management. This error is often related to the configuration of the materials, plant, or company code settings in SAP.
  Causes of ME646 Error
  
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code settings may not allow for consignment stock transactions. This could be due to the way the company code is set up in relation to the materials or plants involved.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured correctly for consignment stock. For example, the material type or the stock type may not support consignment.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant associated with the material may not be set up to handle consignment stock. This includes settings in the plant configuration that may restrict consignment processes.
  
  
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor may