How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC027 - Principal purchase agreement item can't be used for item &1.See long text

RFM_MM_PUR_PC027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 027

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered a principal purchase agreement item whose material
is not the generic article of the material of the contract item.
is not the same as the material of the contract item.

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?

You need to enter a principal purchase agreement item whose material
is the generic article of the material of the contract item.
is same as the material of the contract item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC027 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC027 indicates that a principal purchase agreement item cannot be used for a specific item. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase agreements in SAP Materials Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Item Category Mismatch: The item in the purchase order may not match the item category defined in the purchase agreement.
  Agreement Type: The principal purchase agreement may not be suitable for the type of item being ordered (e.g., it may be restricted to certain materials or services).
  Validity Period: The purchase agreement may not be valid for the date of the order or may have expired.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The item may not be assigned to the correct plant or storage location as defined in the purchase agreement.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment category of the item may not be compatible with the purchase agreement.
  
  
  Solution:
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