MEAO003 - Purchasing document &1 does not contain a calculation schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEAO - Messages for Development Class MEAO

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Purchasing document &1 does not contain a calculation schema

What causes this issue?

Purchasing document &V1& is faulty because it does not contain a
calculation schema.

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 settings for schema determination for purchasing organization
&V3& and vendor &V2& in Customizing for <ZK>Purchasing</> under
<ZK>Conditions -> Price Determination -> Define Schema Determination
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEAO003 - Purchasing document &1 does not contain a calculation schema ?

  The SAP error message MEAO003 indicates that the purchasing document (such as a purchase order) does not contain a calculation schema. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Calculation Schema: The purchasing document does not have an associated calculation schema defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the purchasing organization or vendor may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a calculation schema.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the purchasing document may not be configured to use a calculation schema.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not have the necessary pricing information or conditions set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEAO003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Calculation Schema:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and ensure that a calculation schema is assigned.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration path: 
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Calculation Schema.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the purchasing document is configured to use a calculation schema.
  Check the settings in the configuration for the document type under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master data is correctly maintained and that the necessary pricing conditions are set up.
  Use transaction code MK03 to display the vendor master and check the purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Conditions:
  
  If necessary, create or update the pricing conditions for the relevant purchasing document using transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Check for Customization:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard pricing logic.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchasing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  MEK1: Create Condition
  MEK2: Change Condition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and calculation schemas.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 MEAO003 error in your SAP system.