How To Fix MEOUT016 - Contract &1 item &2 has a different material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Contract &1 item &2 has a different material

What causes this issue?

The item references a contract. However, the material in the outline
agreement item differs from the one in the contract 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 material in the item.
If necessary, reference a different contract.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT016 - Contract &1 item &2 has a different material ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material specified in a purchase order or contract item and the material that is being referenced in the transaction. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes when trying to create or process a purchase order or contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Mismatch: The material number in the purchase order or contract does not match the material number in the associated master data (e.g., material master, vendor master).
  Incorrect Item Reference: The item being referenced in the transaction may not be correctly linked to the specified contract or purchase order.
  Changes in Material Master: If the material master data has been changed after the contract was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Contract Type: The contract type may not allow for the specified material to be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material numbers in the purchase order or contract against the