How To Fix MEOUT117 - Not a price condition type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Not a price condition type

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a condition of the category "price".
However, this is mandatory for outline agreements.

System Response

If an outline agreement is being created, the system will terminate
processing.
If an outline agreement is being changed, the system will ignore the
relevant conditions.

How to fix this error?

Specify a condition of the category "price".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT117 - Not a price condition type ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT117 ("Not a price condition type") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the system encounters a condition type that is not recognized as a valid price condition type. This can happen during the processing of pricing conditions in the purchasing module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being used in the pricing procedure may not be defined as a price condition type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the necessary condition types.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records available for the specified condition type, leading to the error.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be compatible with the condition type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the condition types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type: Verify that the condition type being used is indeed a valid price condition type. You can do this by navigating to the condition type configuration in SPRO (Transaction code for configuration).
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document includes the necessary condition types. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Conditions ? Define Price Determination Process.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records: If the condition type is valid but lacks records, create the necessary condition records using transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition).
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using is compatible with the pricing procedure and condition types.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition types. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), MEK3 (Display Condition), and SPRO (Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MEOUT117 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MEOUT117 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.