MEAO005 - 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: 005

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

What causes this issue?

For purchasing document &V1& item &V2& (control indicator for
purchasing document is of the type 'Shipment'), the system could not
determine any costs (price) since the purchasing document does not
contain a calculation schema.

System Response

Purchasing document &V1& item &V2& was transferred to SAP APO without
costs (price).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEAO005 - Purchasing document &1 does not contain a calculation schema ?

  The SAP error message MEAO005 indicates that the purchasing document (such as a purchase order) does not contain a calculation schema. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes when the system is unable to determine how to calculate pricing or other financial aspects of the document.
  Cause:
  
  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 information or settings that link to a calculation schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and ensure that a calculation schema is assigned.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Calculation Schema.
  
  
  Ensure that the calculation schema is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type settings for the purchasing document. Ensure that the document type is configured to use a calculation schema.
  This can also be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor master data to ensure that it is correctly set up. Check the purchasing view of the vendor master record to ensure that the calculation schema is assigned.
  Use transaction code XK03 to display the vendor master data and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Calculation Schema:
  
  If a calculation schema does not exist, you may need to create one or update an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements of your purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new purchasing document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  SPRO: Access Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on calculation schemas and purchasing document configuration.
  
  
  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.