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June 23, 2026 · 12 min read

SAP MM Quota Arrangement

The Quota Arrangement is the master data object that controls how procurement demand for a material is distributed across multiple approved vendors. It stores the allocation percentage, cumulative usage counter, and lot-size constraints for each source within a defined validity period. Every MRP-driven multi-source split and automatic requisition assignment in SAP MM traces back to this master — provided a Source List is active and the Material Master is correctly configured.

Part 1: Quota Arrangement — Core Concepts (All Modules)#

1.1 What Is the Quota Arrangement?#

The Quota Arrangement is a purchasing master data record that governs multi-source procurement by defining what percentage of the total demand for a material-plant combination is allocated to each approved source of supply. It works as the distribution layer that sits above individual Source List entries, taking a pool of demand (MRP-generated purchase requisitions or manually created PRs) and routing each new order to the vendor whose cumulative quota usage is lowest relative to their allocation target.

1.2 Quota Allocation Methods#

The quota split is governed by an allocation method that determines how the system selects a vendor when a new order is assigned. Selecting the wrong method can produce unexpected split results that are difficult to diagnose after the fact in MRP runs.

Design principle: Start with Method 1 (Quota only) during blueprint. Add Min./Max. Lot constraints only after reviewing actual order size distributions with the client’s procurement team. Constraints added prematurely can cause source determination failures when demand falls between the min and max thresholds.

1.3 Organizational Levels and Data Hierarchy#

Data hierarchy with a concrete example

Client
   │
   ├── Plant 1000
   │      │
   │      └── Material A — Quota Arrangement Header (active 2026-01 to 2026-12)
   │             │
   │             ├── Quota Item: Vendor X        → 60%
   │             └── Quota Item: Vendor Y        → 40%
   │
   └── Plant 2000
          │
          └── Material C — Quota Arrangement Header (active 2026-01 to 2026-06)
                 │
                 ├── Quota Item: Local Vendor LV → 30% (local content rule)
                 └── Quota Item: Vendor Z        → 70%

1.4 Integration with Other Master Data Objects#

The Quota Arrangement does not function in isolation. It requires a correctly configured chain of prerequisite master data, and its effect is realized only through the MRP run or manual PR source assignment.

Part 2: MM-Specific Field Details#

2.0 Scope of MM Ownership#

Legend: ◎ = Owner / Critical, ○ = Direct involvement

2.1 Header Data (EQUK)#

The Quota Arrangement header identifies the Material-Plant scope for which the quota is defined. It is the anchor record that ties the quota items (EQUP) to the correct material and plant, and it links to the Material Master setting that activates the quota for MRP.

2.2 Quota Items (EQUP) — Allocation#

The quota item is the operational core of the Quota Arrangement. Each item represents one approved source of supply and specifies its share of the total demand. The system tracks cumulative usage against each item’s quota allocation and routes new orders to the source with the lowest usage-to-quota ratio.

2.3 Quota Items (EQUP) — Lot Size Controls#

Lot size control fields act as guardrails on the quota split, preventing the system from generating orders that are too small to be economically viable or too large for a single vendor to fulfill within the validity period.

Prerequisite: Minimum and Maximum Lot Size constraints are only enforced when the Allocation Method includes lot-size control (codes 2, 3, or 4). If Method 1 (quota only) is set, these fields are stored but not evaluated during source determination.

2.4 Quota Usage Counter#

The quota usage counter is the mechanism by which the Quota Arrangement achieves its percentage-based distribution over time. Understanding how it works — and how to manage it — is essential for consultants diagnosing unexpected source assignments in MRP runs.

Prerequisite: Quota Arrangement source selection only functions if the Material Master Purchasing View field “Quota Arrangement Usage” (QUNUM) is set. Common values: “1” = relevant for purchase orders, “2” = relevant for PRs, “3” = both, “4” = all procurement types including MRP. Consult with the MM master data team to confirm the correct value for each material category during blueprint.

What to Read Next#

L1) Big Picture

L2-A) Master Data

L2-B) Transaction