How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC016 - Principal purchase agreement &2 does not exist for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Principal purchase agreement &2 does not exist for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC016 - Principal purchase agreement &2 does not exist for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC016 indicates that there is an issue with a principal purchase agreement (also known as a framework agreement) in the context of a purchasing document. Specifically, the error states that the principal purchase agreement for the specified item does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Agreement: The principal purchase agreement referenced in the purchasing document does not exist in the system for the specified item.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number specified in the purchasing document may be incorrect or does not match any existing agreements.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the agreement being deleted or not properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the principal purchase agreement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the principal purchase agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Agreement Existence:
  
  Check if the principal purchase agreement exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME33K for display of contracts) and entering the agreement number.
  
  
  
  Check Item Number:
  
  Ensure that the item number in the purchasing document matches the item number in the principal purchase agreement. If there is a mismatch, correct it.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Look for any inconsistencies in the data. If the agreement was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been saved correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the principal purchase agreement. If not, contact your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle principal purchase agreements.
  
  
  
  Create New Agreement:
  
  If the principal purchase agreement does not exist and is required, consider creating a new agreement that meets the necessary criteria for the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing purchase agreements and troubleshooting related errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.