How To Fix ME316 - Requirements of calc. rule for discount in kind not satisfied (item &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Requirements of calc. rule for discount in kind not satisfied (item &)

What causes this issue?

A calculation rule that allows discount in kind only for a multiple of
the discount-in-kind base quantity has been defined for the discount in
kind granted on this material.
<ZH>Example:</>
Your supplier grants a discount in kind amounting to three pc per
discount-in-kind base quantity of 100 pc on all bonsai trees ordered
from him. However, you qualify for discount in kind only if the PO
quantity is a multiple of the base quantity (in this example, 100, 200,
300 pc). Thus, if you order 300 bonsai trees, you will be charged for
only 291. If you order 280 bonsai trees, you will be charged for all
280.

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?

To qualify for discount in kind on this material, increase or reduce the
ordered quantity to a multiple of the discount-in-kind base quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME316 - Requirements of calc. rule for discount in kind not satisfied (item &) ?

  The SAP error message ME316, which states "Requirements of calc. rule for discount in kind not satisfied (item &)," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there are issues related to the calculation of discounts in kind (non-monetary discounts).
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation rules for discounts in kind may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the pricing procedure or the discount condition types.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records for the discount in kind in the pricing master data.
  
  
  Item Category Issues: The item category used in the purchasing document may not support discounts in kind.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the vendor or material may not be compatible with the discount in kind calculation.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for discounts in kind to be applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME316 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration of the pricing procedure in SPRO (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the calculation rules for discounts in kind are correctly defined and that the relevant condition types are included in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the discount in kind.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Category:
  
  Check the item category of the purchasing document to ensure it supports discounts in kind.
  You can do this by reviewing the item category settings in the material master or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor and Material Settings:
  
  Review the vendor master and material master data to ensure that they are set up to allow discounts in kind.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used allows for discounts in kind. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and discount calculations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME316 error in your SAP system.