How To Fix MEOUT203 - Choose document categories for outline agreements only

MEOUT203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Choose document categories for outline agreements only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT203 - Choose document categories for outline agreements only ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT203 ("Choose document categories for outline agreements only") typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) that is not compatible with the selected document category. This error is specifically related to outline agreements, which include contracts and scheduling agreements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The document category selected does not correspond to outline agreements. For example, if you are trying to create a purchase order but have selected a document type that is meant for standard purchase orders instead of outline agreements.
  The configuration in the system does not allow the selected document type to be used for the intended operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEOUT203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type for outline agreements. For example, use document types like "Contract" (e.g., MK) or "Scheduling Agreement" (e.g., LP) when