How To Fix CRM_PRICING_I406 - No Expense Type is existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRICING_I - Messages for the Pricing Item

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No Expense Type is existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRICING_I406 - No Expense Type is existing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRICING_I406: No Expense Type is existing typically occurs in the context of pricing in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when the system is unable to find a valid expense type for a pricing procedure. This can happen during the pricing determination process when creating or processing sales documents, such as quotations, orders, or contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the expense type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration in the pricing procedure or the absence of the relevant expense type in the system.
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not include the necessary expense types.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required expense type.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues with the customizing settings related to pricing, such as missing condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the pricing configuration.
  Ensure that the relevant expense types are defined in the pricing procedure.
  Verify that the expense type is assigned to the correct pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Expense Types:
  
  If the expense type is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the customizing settings under the relevant pricing area.
  Ensure that the expense type is properly configured with the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Make sure it includes the necessary expense types.
  You can do this by navigating to the pricing procedure configuration and reviewing the condition types included.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer and material master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the relevant expense types are linked.
  
  
  
  Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that condition records for the expense types are maintained. You can check this using transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing determination again by creating or processing the sales document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VK11, VK12 (Condition Maintenance)
  CRMD_ORDER (Order Management)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and expense types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_PRICING_I406 error in your SAP system.