How To Fix M8491 - System doesn't support creation of new condition when supplier error made

M8491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 491

• Message text: System doesn't support creation of new condition when supplier error made

What causes this issue?

In processing a supplier error, you attempted to create a new condition
that does not exist in the original data.
This function is not yet supported.

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?

New conditions for supplier errors are created as follows:
Edit your own conditions and create a new condition type with the value
0.
The switch to conditions for the supplier error. The condition type
concerned appears with the value 0, which you can then overwrite with
the condition value of the supplier invoice.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8491 - System doesn't support creation of new condition when supplier error made ?

  The SAP error message M8491 indicates that the system does not support the creation of a new condition due to an error related to the supplier. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, where the system is unable to create or modify pricing conditions due to certain restrictions or errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Supplier 
  Configuration Issues: The supplier may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues with pricing conditions.
  Condition Records: There may be existing condition records that conflict with the new condition you are trying to create.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify conditions for the supplier.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the creation of new conditions for specific suppliers or material types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the supplier or material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Configuration: