How To Fix ME661 - Use a scheduling agreement without release documentation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Use a scheduling agreement without release documentation

What causes this issue?

You want to create a scheduling agreement with release documentation
(document type <LB>LPA</>) in the standard system.
You have set the <LS>Ext. planning</> field for this scheduling
agreement in such a way that the planning and release generation are to
occur in the <LS>Advanced Planner and Optimizer</> (APO).

System Response

This combination rules itself out since the release documentation can be
displayed either in the standard system or in the APO system:
If planning, release generation and release documentation are to occur
in <ZH>APO</> (<LS>Ext. planning</> <LB>1</>), use document type <LB>LP
</>.
If planning, release generation and release documentation are to occur
in <ZH>the standard system</> (<LS>Ext. planning</> <LB>_</>), use
document type <LB>LPA</>.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and use a different document type, if necessary (in
other words, a scheduling agreement without release documentation).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME661 - Use a scheduling agreement without release documentation ?

  The SAP error message ME661 ("Use a scheduling agreement without release documentation") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order or a scheduling agreement that is not set up correctly in the system. This error indicates that the system expects a scheduling agreement that does not require release documentation, but the current configuration or the document type being used does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may be configured to require release documentation, but you are trying to use it in a context where it should not.
  Scheduling Agreement Configuration: The scheduling agreement may be set up incorrectly in the system, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual behavior.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify scheduling agreements without release documentation.
  System Settings: The system settings for the purchasing organization or plant may not be configured to allow for scheduling agreements without release documentation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that you are using the correct document type for the scheduling agreement. Ensure that it is set up to allow for agreements without release documentation.
  Review Scheduling Agreement Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for scheduling agreements in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for the relevant purchasing organization and document type.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify scheduling agreements. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct tests to ensure that the scheduling agreements can be created or processed without triggering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement), ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement), and ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) to work with scheduling agreements.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on scheduling agreements and their configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) for further assistance.