How To Fix OE214 - Purchase item & & is not exchange-related

OE214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Purchase item & & is not exchange-related

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE214 - Purchase item & & is not exchange-related ?

  The SAP error message OE214 indicates that a purchase item is not exchange-related. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and exchange-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message OE214 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not be set up for exchange-related transactions. For example, standard item categories like "Standard" (e.g., "TA") or "Consignment" (e.g., "KE") may not support exchanges.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for exchange-related items may not be properly set up in the system. This includes settings in the material master or purchasing info records.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase order may not allow for exchange-related items.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured to allow for exchange transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OE214 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Review the item category used