06686 - Purchasing document & not defined for time-dependent conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Purchasing document & not defined for time-dependent conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06686 - Purchasing document & not defined for time-dependent conditions ?

  The SAP error message "06686 Purchasing document & not defined for time-dependent conditions" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of time-dependent conditions in the purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract). This error indicates that the system cannot find the relevant conditions for the specified time period in the purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that there are no condition records defined for the specified purchasing document for the relevant time period.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates of the condition records may not align with the dates in the purchasing document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that are supposed to handle time-dependent conditions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type may not be set up to allow for time-dependent conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Verify that the condition records exist for the relevant condition type and that they are valid for the date range of the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates of the condition records cover the date of the purchasing document. If necessary, create or adjust the condition records to include the correct date range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly set up to handle time-dependent conditions.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the purchasing document type being used allows for time-dependent conditions. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12 - For maintaining condition records.
  ME21N, ME22N - For creating and changing purchase orders.
  SPRO - For accessing the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the purchasing document again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message "06686 Purchasing document & not defined for time-dependent conditions."