How To Fix V1611 - Direct procurement in sched.agree. with SA rel. not required (SchedLine&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Direct procurement in sched.agree. with SA rel. not required (SchedLine&)

What causes this issue?

Direct procurement using a purchase order request (for external
processing) or planning, production, or assembly orders from
a scheduling agreement is not possible.

System Response

The system does not allow further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1611 - Direct procurement in sched.agree. with SA rel. not required (SchedLine&) ?

  The SAP error message V1611, which states "Direct procurement in sched. agree. with SA rel. not required (SchedLine&)," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with scheduling agreements and direct procurement scenarios.
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Scheduling Agreement Configuration: The scheduling agreement may not be configured correctly to allow for direct procurement. This can happen if the settings for the scheduling agreement do not align with the requirements for direct procurement.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category used in the scheduling agreement may not support direct procurement. Certain item categories are designated for specific procurement processes, and if the item category does not allow for direct procurement, this error will occur.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type of the scheduling agreement may not be set up to handle direct procurement scenarios.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the material master or vendor master data that prevent the system from processing the direct procurement correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1611 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Scheduling Agreement Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the scheduling agreement in transaction code ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement) or ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement).
  Ensure that the agreement is set up to allow for direct procurement.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category used in the scheduling agreement. You can do this in the material master or by reviewing the item category settings in the configuration (transaction code OME4).
  Ensure that the item category supports direct procurement.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type for the scheduling agreement is appropriate for direct procurement. You can check this in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Check Material and Vendor Master Data:
  
  Review the material master (transaction code MM03) and vendor master (transaction code XK03) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the settings allow for direct procurement.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME31L, ME32L, ME21N (Create Purchase Order), MM03 (Display Material), XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Item Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different item categories and their settings in SAP, as they play a crucial role in procurement processes.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on scheduling agreements and direct procurement processes.
  
  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 procurement processes.