How To Fix O9858 - Purchase item &1/&2 is not exchange related

O9858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Purchase item &1/&2 is not exchange related

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9858 - Purchase item &1/&2 is not exchange related ?

  The SAP error message O9858 indicates that a specific purchase item is not marked as exchange-related. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where items are expected to be exchanged or returned, but the system does not recognize the item as eligible for such transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The purchase item may not be configured correctly in the material master. Specifically, the item may not have the "Exchange" indicator set.
  Document Type: The document type used for the purchase order may not support exchange-related transactions.
  Vendor Settings: The vendor associated with the purchase item may not be set up to handle exchanges.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with exchange processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the "Exchange" indicator is set in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing view).
  If it is not set, you may need to update