How To Fix ME317 - Discount in kind cannot be granted for item &

ME317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Discount in kind cannot be granted for item &

What causes this issue?

No discount in kind could be granted because either:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The unit of measure for the bonus quantity has not been maintained
or
The item is a subcontracting item

System Response

How to fix this error?

If necessary, maintain the unit of measure for the bonus quantity in
the info record under "Conditions -> Discount in kind".
There is currently no provision for discount in kind in connection with
subcontracting items in the SAP System.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME317 - Discount in kind cannot be granted for item & ?

  The SAP error message ME317, which states "Discount in kind cannot be granted for item &," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there is an attempt to apply a discount in kind (non-monetary discount) to an item that does not meet the necessary criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Type: The item in question may not be configured to allow discounts in kind. This can happen if the item is a service or if it is not set up correctly in the material master.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings for discounts in kind may not be properly configured. This includes settings in the purchasing view of the material master or in the pricing procedure.
  Document Type: The type of purchasing document being used may not support discounts in kind.
  Conditions: The pricing conditions for the item may not include the necessary entries for discounts in kind.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Verify