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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the material master data for the item. Ensure that the item is set up to allow discounts in kind. This can be done by checking the purchasing view of the material master.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types for discounts in kind.
  Document Type Validation: Ensure that the document type being used supports discounts in kind. If not, consider using a different document type that does.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to discounts in kind and ensure they are correctly set up in the system.
  Check Condition Records: Ensure that there are valid condition records for the discount in kind in the system. If not, create or update the necessary condition records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring discounts in kind.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and pricing procedures to understand how discounts in kind are handled.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the processing of discounts in kind.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ME317 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.