How To Fix 88401 - Settings for purchasing conditions are incomplete

88401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Settings for purchasing conditions are incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88401 - Settings for purchasing conditions are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 88401, which states "Settings for purchasing conditions are incomplete," typically occurs when there are missing or incomplete configurations related to purchasing conditions in the SAP system. This can affect the procurement process, pricing, and other related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Condition Records: The condition records for pricing, discounts, or surcharges may not be fully maintained in the system.
  Missing Condition Types: The necessary condition types may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the customizing (SPRO) may not be set up correctly for the purchasing organization, vendor, or material.
  Missing Access Sequences: The access sequences that determine how the system retrieves condition records may not be properly defined.
  Purchasing Info Records: The purchasing info records may not be created or may be incomplete for the relevant materials and vendors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition