MEOUT013 - Receiving supplier in outline agreement differs from the one in ref. doc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Receiving supplier in outline agreement differs from the one in ref. doc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT013 - Receiving supplier in outline agreement differs from the one in ref. doc. ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT013 indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplier specified in the outline agreement and the supplier referenced in the document (such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that references an outline agreement, but the supplier information does not match.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Mismatch: The supplier in the outline agreement does not match the supplier in the purchase order or requisition.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to create or process is referencing an outline agreement that is not associated with the specified supplier.
  Changes in Supplier Data: The supplier data may have been changed or updated in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Multiple Suppliers: If the outline agreement is set up for multiple suppliers, the system may not be able to determine which supplier to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Supplier Information: Check the supplier information in both the outline agreement and the document you are trying to process. Ensure that they match.
  Correct the Document: If the document is referencing the wrong supplier, update it to reference the correct supplier that matches the outline agreement.
  Check Outline Agreement: Review the outline agreement to ensure it is correctly set up for the intended supplier. If necessary, create a new outline agreement for the correct supplier.
  Consult with Procurement: If you are unsure about the correct supplier or outline agreement, consult with your procurement or purchasing department for clarification.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Outline Agreement) to review the details of the outline agreement and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to check the purchase order details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Outline Agreement), ME32K (Change Outline Agreement), and ME33K (Display Outline Agreement).
  Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained in the system, including the purchasing organization and company code.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on outline agreements and supplier management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the outline agreements and related documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT013 error and ensure that your documents are correctly aligned with the outline agreements in SAP.