How To Fix PK179 - Agreement &1 item &2 does not apply to material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Agreement &1 item &2 does not apply to material &3

What causes this issue?

For the procurement of a material, you specified an outline agreement
item that was not created for this material, but rather for a different
material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the entered data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK179 - Agreement &1 item &2 does not apply to material &3 ?

  The SAP error message PK179 indicates that there is an issue with a purchasing agreement or contract item that does not apply to the specified material. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when trying to create or process a purchase order or when attempting to use a purchasing agreement that is not valid for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Included in Agreement: The material specified in the error message is not included in the purchasing agreement or contract item referenced.
  Incorrect Agreement/Item: The agreement or item number may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Validity Period: The purchasing agreement may not be valid for the date on which the transaction is being processed.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The agreement may be restricted to specific plants or storage locations, and the material may not be assigned to those.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the item may not be compatible with the agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Agreement Details: Verify that the purchasing agreement (and the specific item) includes the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the agreement in the SAP system and checking the item details.
  Update Agreement: If the material is not included, you may need to update the purchasing agreement to include the material or create a new agreement that does.
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the agreement is valid for the date of the transaction. If the agreement has expired, you may need to renew it.
  Review Plant/Storage Location: Make sure that the material is assigned to the correct plant or storage location that is specified in the agreement.
  Material Type Compatibility: Confirm that the material type is compatible with the purchasing agreement. If not, you may need to adjust the material type or create a new agreement.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the agreement details or how to proceed, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to view and modify purchasing agreements.
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is set up correctly and is assigned to the appropriate purchasing organization and plant.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing agreements and contracts for more detailed guidance on managing agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK179 error and ensure that your purchasing processes run smoothly.