How To Fix ME313 - Discount in kind not granted for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Discount in kind not granted for item &1

What causes this issue?

The supplier has generally agreed to grant a discount in kind (discount
in the form of bonus goods) on this material. However, no discount in
kind can be granted on the basis of the data you entered.
This may be due to one of the following reasons:
No discount in kind has been agreed for the chosen unit of measure
The minimum quantity qualifying for discount in kind has not been
reached

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?

Check the terms of the discount in kind agreed with the supplier
To receive discount in kind
Change the unit of measure
Increase the PO quantity

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME313 - Discount in kind not granted for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME313 "Discount in kind not granted for item &1" typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there is an issue with the discount in kind (also known as a non-monetary discount) that is supposed to be applied to a specific item.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The discount in kind may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the material master, vendor master, or purchasing info records.
  Conditions Not Met: The conditions for granting the discount in kind may not be met. This could include criteria such as minimum order quantities, specific vendor agreements, or other contractual obligations.
  Item Category: The item category of the purchase order may not support discounts in kind. Certain item categories may have restrictions on the types of discounts that can be applied.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not include the necessary condition types for discounts in kind.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for discounts in kind in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary condition types are defined and that they are included in the relevant pricing procedures.
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order or contract for the specific item. Ensure that all conditions for granting the discount in kind are met, such as quantity thresholds or specific vendor agreements.
  Item Category Review: Verify that the item category used in the purchase order supports discounts in kind. If not, consider changing the item category or consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document includes the condition types for discounts in kind. If necessary, update the pricing procedure to include these conditions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure and troubleshoot discounts in kind.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuring discounts in kind.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, consider checking for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect the processing of discounts in kind.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.