How To Fix ECON024 - A concession card of type &1 must exist for concession type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECON - Concession

• Message number: 024

• Message text: A concession card of type &1 must exist for concession type &2

What causes this issue?

The type of concession selected requires a specific type of concession
card to be stored for the business partner.

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?

Use transaction FPP2 (Change Business Partner) to store all the
concession card details required. You can then assign the concession
type to the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECON024 - A concession card of type &1 must exist for concession type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ECON024 indicates that there is an issue related to concession cards in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that a concession card of a certain type must exist for a specified concession type. This error typically arises in the context of managing concessions, discounts, or special pricing for certain customer groups or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Concession Card: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a concession card of a specific type, but that card has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the concession types and their corresponding cards are not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong concession type is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Missing Concession Card:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where concession cards are managed (e.g., transaction code ECON or similar).
  Check if the concession card of type &1 exists for concession type &2. If it does not exist, create it.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly when creating the concession card.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for concession types and cards in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Ensure that the relationship between concession types and concession cards is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error to ensure that the correct concession type is being used.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing concession cards and types.
  
  
  
  Contact 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing concessions, such as ECON, VK11, VK12, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify concession cards in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECON024 error and ensure that the necessary concession cards are in place for the required concession types.