MEOUT009 - RFQ &1 item &2 has different plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 009

• Message text: RFQ &1 item &2 has different plant

What causes this issue?

The item references an RFQ. However, the plant in the outline agreement
item differs from the one in the RFQ 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?

Check the plant in the item.
If necessary, reference a different RFQ.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT009 - RFQ &1 item &2 has different plant ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT009 indicates that there is a mismatch in the plant assignment for a specific item in a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This error typically occurs when the items in the RFQ are associated with different plants, which can lead to inconsistencies in procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Different Plants Assigned: The RFQ items are linked to different plants, which is not allowed in a single RFQ.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data for the items may be set up incorrectly, leading to plant discrepancies.
  Manual Entry Errors: During the creation of the RFQ, items may have been manually assigned to different plants without proper checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Review the items in the RFQ and ensure that all items are assigned to the same plant. If they are not, you will need to create separate RFQs for items belonging to different plants.
  
  
  
  Modify the RFQ:
  
  If you find that the items are indeed meant to be in the same RFQ, you can modify the RFQ to ensure that all items are linked to the same plant. This may involve removing items or changing their plant assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the items in question. Ensure that the plant data is correctly maintained and that the items are set up for the correct plants.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the plant assignments or the implications of changing them, consult with your procurement or materials management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Create Separate RFQs:
  
  If the items genuinely belong to different plants and cannot be consolidated, create separate RFQs for each plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME41 (Create RFQ) or ME42 (Change RFQ) to manage RFQs.
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to view material master data and check plant assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on RFQ processes and plant assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to RFQs and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT009 error and ensure that your RFQs are correctly set up for processing.