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)

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source List: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME01 (Create Source List) or ME03 (Display Source List) to check the source list for the material.
  Ensure that there is a valid entry for the vendor you are trying to use, and that it is valid for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Update Source List:
  
  If the vendor is not listed, you may need to add the vendor to the source list for the material.
  Ensure that the validity dates and other conditions are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the source list requirement is set correctly. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the sourcing strategy or the vendor selection, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary access, check the configuration settings related to source lists in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on source lists and procurement processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit source lists and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT020 error and proceed with your procurement activities.