How To Fix EL413 - No search criteria defined for division category &1 and billing class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 413

• Message text: No search criteria defined for division category &1 and billing class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL413 - No search criteria defined for division category &1 and billing class &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL413 indicates that there are no search criteria defined for a specific division category and billing class combination. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or billing processes within SAP, particularly when the system is trying to determine pricing conditions or other relevant data based on the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the specified division category and billing class has not been set up in the system. This could mean that the pricing procedure or condition records are not defined for the combination of division and billing class being used.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the division category or billing class is incorrectly specified, leading to a situation where the system cannot find the relevant search criteria.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer master, material master, etc.) may not be correctly maintained, which can lead to the absence of necessary search criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for pricing or billing.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly defined for the combination of division category and billing class.
  Check if the condition records for pricing are maintained for the specific division and billing class.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to maintain or update the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data and material master data to ensure that the division and billing class are correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the relevant fields are populated correctly in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that the division and billing class are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of pricing and billing processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK31 (for mass maintenance), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or enhancements that might affect the pricing determination process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EL413 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.