How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC010 - You canÆt refer an outline agreement with a different higher-level item.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: You canÆt refer an outline agreement with a different higher-level item.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to refer an outline agreement with a different
higher-level item. This action is not allowed.

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?

Refer an outline agreement with the same higher-level item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC010 - You canÆt refer an outline agreement with a different higher-level item. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC010 indicates that there is an issue with referencing an outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement) in a purchase order or related document. Specifically, the error occurs when the outline agreement being referenced has a different higher-level item than what is expected in the context of the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Higher-Level Items: The outline agreement you are trying to reference is associated with a different higher-level item than the one specified in your purchase order. This can happen if the outline agreement was created for a different material or service, or if there are multiple higher-level items in the purchase order that do not match the outline agreement.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category of the purchase order may not be compatible with the outline agreement. For example, if the outline agreement is for a specific item category and the purchase order is using a different category, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the purchase order or outline agreement that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Higher-Level Items: Review the higher-level items in both the outline agreement and the purchase order. Ensure that they match. If they do not, you may need to create a new purchase order that correctly references the appropriate outline agreement.
  
  
  Verify Item Categories: Ensure that the item categories in the purchase order are compatible with those in the outline agreement. If necessary, adjust the item category in the purchase order to match the outline agreement.
  
  
  Review Outline Agreement: Check the details of the outline agreement to ensure it is correctly set up and that it is intended for the items you are trying to purchase.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for creating and managing outline agreements and purchase orders to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the details of the outline agreement and purchase order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in procurement processes are trained on how to properly create and reference outline agreements to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.