How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC022 - Principal purchase agreement &2 can't be used for item &1. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Principal purchase agreement &2 can't be used for item &1. See long text.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a principal purchase agreement whose validity start
date &V3& is not on or before the contract validity start date &V4&

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?

Enter a principal purchase agreement whose validity start date is on or
before the contract validity start date

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC022 - Principal purchase agreement &2 can't be used for item &1. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC022 indicates that a principal purchase agreement cannot be used for a specific item in a purchase order or procurement process. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and purchasing within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Item Category Mismatch: The item in the purchase order may not be compatible with the principal purchase agreement. For example, the item category defined in the purchase order may not be allowed under the terms of the agreement.
  
  
  Agreement Validity: The principal purchase agreement may not be valid for the specific item due to date restrictions or other conditions.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the item may not be correctly set up to reference the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The account assignment category of the item may not be compatible with the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  Vendor Restrictions: The vendor associated with the principal purchase agreement may not be the same as the vendor for the item in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category: Verify that the item category of the purchase order item is compatible with the principal purchase agreement. You may need to adjust the item category or use a different agreement.
  
  
  Review Agreement Validity: Check the validity dates of the principal purchase agreement to ensure that it is active and applicable for the item in question.
  
  
  Examine Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the item to ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  Verify Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment category of the item is compatible with the principal purchase agreement.
  
  
  Check Vendor Information: Confirm that the vendor associated with the principal purchase agreement matches the vendor for the item in the purchase order.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more specific details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in SAP and viewing the long text for additional context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to review the agreements and purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on principal purchase agreements and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and purchasing.