How To Fix ME172 - Provision account key missing for condition type &1 in schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Provision account key missing for condition type &1 in schema &2

What causes this issue?

Condition type &V1& is marked as "provision-relevant". However, the
account key for posting provisions is missing in schema &V2& for this
condition type.
It is not possible to make a posting to the provision account without
an account key.

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?

Maintain the provision account key for the condition type in
Customizing for Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME172 - Provision account key missing for condition type &1 in schema &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME172, which states "Provision account key missing for condition type &1 in schema &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in the SAP system, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the account key for a specific condition type in the pricing schema.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Key: The primary cause of this error is that the account key associated with the specified condition type is not defined in the pricing schema. The account key is essential for determining how the financial postings related to the condition type should be handled.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the necessary account keys for the condition types being used.
  Condition Type Not Assigned: The condition type may not be properly assigned to the relevant pricing procedure or schema.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME172 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Price Determination Process.
  Check the condition type specified in the error message and ensure that it has an associated account key.
  
  
  
  Assign Account Key:
  
  If the account key is missing, you need to assign an appropriate account key to the condition type.
  You can do this by selecting the condition type and editing its details to include the correct account key.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure (schema) specified in the error message is correctly configured to include the condition type and its associated account key.
  Check the sequence of condition types in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account key or configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  ME21N or ME22N for creating or changing purchase orders where the error might occur.
  
  
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the common condition types used in your organization (e.g., discounts, surcharges, taxes).
  Account Keys: Understand the purpose of account keys in the context of financial postings and how they relate to different condition types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME172 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are correctly configured in SAP.