How To Fix MEOUT020 - Source of supply subject to source list requirement (See long text)


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Source of supply subject to source list requirement (See long text)

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  • What causes this issue?

    A source list requirement exists for the item in the plant. Delivery
    schedule lines are also to be created for the scheduling agreement item.
    In this case, this is not possible in one step.

    System Response

    The plant is subject to a source list requirement. This means that the
    source of supply must be entered in the source list for this
    material/plant combination before you can procure the material from this
    source. The creation of a scheduling agreement item and delivery
    schedule is not possible in a single step without the existence of a
    source list entry.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the plant you entered for the item.
    Enter the material/plant combination in the source list, or
    First create the scheduling agreement item, then create schedule lines
    for the existing item in a second step.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT020 - Source of supply subject to source list requirement (See long text) ?
    The SAP error message MEOUT020 indicates that a source of supply is subject to a source list requirement, which means that the system is enforcing a check against the source list for the material in question. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order or a purchase requisition for a material that has specific sourcing requirements defined in the source list.
    
    Cause: Source List Requirement: The material you are trying to procure has a source list defined, and the system is checking against it to ensure that the source of supply is valid. Missing Source List Entry: The source list may not have an entry for the vendor you are trying to use, or the entry may not be valid for the purchasing organization or plant. Invalid Source: The vendor you are trying to select may not be allowed for the material as per the source list

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