MH263 - Consignment control and supply source do not agree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Consignment control and supply source do not agree

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Consignment Control</> and <LS>Supply Source</> fields, you
made entries that do not match. However, the settings in these fields
must accord with each another.

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?

Check your entries and change them as follows:
If you define a procurement for your own stock for consignment control,
the search sequence for the supply source must begin with "Normal".
If you define a procurement for the consignment stock for consignment
control, the search sequence for the supply source must begin with
"consignment".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH263 - Consignment control and supply source do not agree ?

  The SAP error message MH263, which states "Consignment control and supply source do not agree," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when there is a mismatch between the consignment stock settings and the supply source defined for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Consignment Control: The material may be set up for consignment stock management, but the supply source (vendor or purchasing organization) does not align with the consignment settings.
  Incorrect Vendor Assignment: The vendor assigned to the material may not be set up correctly for consignment stock.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or vendor master data that lead to inconsistencies.
  Purchase Order Issues: If a purchase order is created for a material that is supposed to be consigned, but the order does not reflect the consignment settings, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "Purchasing" view.
  Ensure that the consignment settings are correctly configured for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the vendor is set up for consignment stock.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a purchase order, review the purchase order details to ensure that the consignment indicator is set correctly.
  Make sure that the purchase order is referencing the correct vendor and material.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management to ensure that consignment stock management is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on consignment stock management and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), XK03 (Vendor Master), ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Consignment Stock Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of consignment stock, including how it differs from regular stock and the implications for purchasing and inventory management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MH263 error in SAP.