How To Fix EK495 - First maintain the TEABSVOR table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 495

• Message text: First maintain the TEABSVOR table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK495 - First maintain the TEABSVOR table ?

  The SAP error message EK495, which states "First maintain the TEABSVOR table," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with conditions or pricing in purchasing. This error indicates that the system requires certain entries in the TEABSVOR table (which is related to the condition records for purchasing) before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Entries: The TEABSVOR table does not have the necessary entries for the conditions you are trying to apply in your purchasing document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or condition types that reference the TEABSVOR table.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the required entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK495 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain the TEABSVOR Table:
  
  Access the transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view or maintain the TEABSVOR table.
  Check if the necessary entries exist for the conditions you are trying to use. If not, you will need to create or update the entries accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to maintain condition records for purchasing.
  Ensure that the relevant condition types are properly defined and that they reference the TEABSVOR table correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to your purchasing document type. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types and that they are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to purchasing and condition management to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TEABSVOR Table: This table is used to store condition records for purchasing documents. It is essential for the pricing mechanism in SAP.
  Condition Types: These are used in pricing procedures to determine how prices are calculated in purchasing documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1, MEK2, MEK3 (Display Condition), and MEK4 (Display Condition Records) for managing condition records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK495 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.