06634 - Pricing at time of goods receipt not possible for this item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Pricing at time of goods receipt not possible for this item

What causes this issue?

For this purchasing document item, you wish to specify that a new price
determination process is to be carried out at the time of goods
receipt.

System Response

Pricing cannot be carried out for the item at the time of goods receipt
because the price was either entered manually or copied from the last
purchasing document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06634 - Pricing at time of goods receipt not possible for this item ?

  The SAP error message "06634 Pricing at time of goods receipt not possible for this item" typically occurs during the goods receipt process when the system is unable to determine the pricing for a specific item. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions required for the item may not be maintained in the system. This can happen if the pricing procedure does not include the necessary condition types.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not be configured to allow pricing at the time of goods receipt.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to purchasing and accounting views.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type for the purchase order may not be configured to allow pricing at the time of goods receipt.
  
  
  Incomplete Purchase Order: The purchase order may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to issues during the goods receipt process.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the item is account-assigned (e.g., for projects or cost centers), there may be issues with how the pricing is determined.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Verify that the necessary pricing conditions are maintained in the system. You can do this by checking the pricing procedure assigned to the material and ensuring that all required condition types are present.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Ensure that the item category used in the purchase order is appropriate for the type of goods receipt you are processing. You may need to change the item category or adjust its configuration.
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the purchasing and accounting views are correctly set up and that the material is active.
  
  
  Examine Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type for the purchase order. Ensure that it allows for pricing at the time of goods receipt.
  
  
  Complete the Purchase Order: Make sure that the purchase order is complete and properly maintained. Check for any missing information or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check Account Assignment: If the item is account-assigned, ensure that the account assignment is correctly set up and that it allows for pricing determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the purchase order details and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to create or modify purchase orders.
  Pricing Procedure: You can check the pricing procedure in the configuration settings (SPRO) under "Materials Management" > "Purchasing" > "Conditions" > "Define Pricing Procedures."
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify the relevant views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.