How To Fix 5E319 - The reduction reason you have chosen is not a legal reason.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 319

• Message text: The reduction reason you have chosen is not a legal reason.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E319 - The reduction reason you have chosen is not a legal reason. ?

  The SAP error message 5E319, which states "The reduction reason you have chosen is not a legal reason," typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of pricing, discounts, or reductions in sales documents, such as sales orders or billing documents. This error indicates that the reduction reason you are trying to use is not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reduction Reason: The reduction reason you selected may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: The reduction reason may not be properly configured in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected reduction reason.
  Transaction Context: The reduction reason may not be applicable in the context of the transaction (e.g., it may only be valid for certain types of sales orders or billing types).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reduction Reason: Verify that the reduction reason you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings (usually found under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control).
  Look for the section related to reduction reasons and ensure that the one you are trying to use is listed and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the reduction reason is not configured, you may need to create or modify it in the system.
  
  Ensure that the reduction reason is assigned to the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the selected reduction reason. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on valid reduction reasons and their usage.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.