How To Fix 06834 - System unable to determine a discount-in-kind schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 834

• Message text: System unable to determine a discount-in-kind schema

What causes this issue?

To calculate the amount of the discount in kind (discount in the form
of bonus goods), a calculation schema for discounts in kind must be
defined for the relevant condition types and assigned in Customizing.
The system was unable to determine this schema.

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 the settings for discounts in kind in Customizing for Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06834 - System unable to determine a discount-in-kind schema ?

  The SAP error message 06834, "System unable to determine a discount-in-kind schema," typically occurs in the context of pricing and discount determination in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid discount-in-kind schema for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The discount-in-kind schema may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the pricing procedure are not defined.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master or material master data may not have the required information or settings for discount-in-kind.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not include the discount-in-kind condition types.
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the discount-in-kind in the system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be set up to handle discount-in-kind.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration for pricing procedures.
  Ensure that the discount-in-kind schema is defined and properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code: XD03) and ensure that the relevant fields for discounts are filled out correctly.
  Review the material master data (transaction code: MM03) to ensure that it is set up to allow discounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type includes the discount-in-kind condition types.
  You can check this in the configuration under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If there are no condition records for the discount-in-kind, create them using transaction code: VK11 (Create Condition).
  Ensure that the condition records are valid for the relevant customer and material combinations.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used is configured to allow for discount-in-kind processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and discount-in-kind configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the discount-in-kind is being applied correctly in transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in SD or MM for further assistance.