How To Fix ME398 - No plant-specific conditions possible for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 398

• Message text: No plant-specific conditions possible for item &

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has been created for a specific plant. It is therefore not
possible to enter conditions for different plants.

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?

If you wish to process the conditions for this item, go two steps back
to the overview screen and choose the function from there.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME398 - No plant-specific conditions possible for item & ?

  The SAP error message ME398 ("No plant-specific conditions possible for item &") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system cannot find any plant-specific conditions for the specified item in the purchasing document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant-Specific Conditions: The most common reason for this error is that there are no valid plant-specific conditions defined for the item in the purchasing info record or the condition records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to allow for plant-specific conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data (material master, vendor master, etc.) that prevent the system from determining the correct conditions.
  Item Category: The item category used in the purchasing document may not support plant-specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Info Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record) and check if there are valid plant-specific conditions for the material and vendor combination.
  If not, create or update the info record using ME11 (Create Info Record) or ME12 (Change Info Record) to include the necessary conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition Record) or MEK2 (Change Condition Record) to ensure that the pricing conditions are set up correctly for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the plant data is correctly maintained and that the material is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the pricing procedure in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that it allows for plant-specific conditions. This includes checking the condition types and their assignment to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Item Category Check:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the purchasing document supports plant-specific conditions. Some item categories may not allow for such conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  MEK1: Create Condition Record
  MEK2: Change Condition Record
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ME398 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.