How To Fix CVIV_VAL019 - Purchasing org &1: Pr. Date Cat."&2" is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Pr. Date Cat."&2" is not defined

What causes this issue?

You cannot use value &V2& in the field Pr. Date Cat. (Price
Determination (Pricing) Date Control) (LFM1-MEPRF) because it is not one
of the allowed values according to domain MEPRF.

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?

Enter a value that is permitted according to domain MEPRF, e.g. by
selecting it with the F4 value help button. In transaction BP you can
find the field on the tab Purchasing Data in the section Additional
Purchasing Data (do not confuse this with the tab with the same name).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL019 - Purchasing org &1: Pr. Date Cat."&2" is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL019 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the purchasing organization related to the price date category. Specifically, it means that the price date category specified for the purchasing organization is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The price date category specified in the purchasing organization settings is not defined in the system. This could happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if it was deleted or modified.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing organization settings or in the transaction where the error is occurring.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the correct settings or may be missing necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (usually in SPRO) to check the settings for price date categories.
  Ensure that the price date category specified in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Price Date Category:
  
  If the price date category is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the purchasing module.
  Make sure to assign the correct price date category to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master and vendor master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data entered in that transaction for any mistakes or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring purchasing organizations and price date categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration), MM02 (to change material master), or MK02 (to change vendor master) to check and update the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchasing organization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL019 error and ensure that your purchasing organization is correctly configured.