How To Fix MEPO874 - Pricing date category "GR Date" is not possible

MEPO874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Pricing date category "GR Date" is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have selected the pricing date category <LS>GR Date</> (goods
receipt date).

System Response

You can only select the pricing date category <LS>GR Date</> if the
following settings have been made on the <LS>Invoice</> tab: the <LS>
GR-Based IV</> (Goods Receipt-Based Invoice Verification) checkbox has
been selected and the <LS>Differential Invoicing</> field has been set
to <LS>relevant</>.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different pricing date category.

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 MEPO874 - Pricing date category "GR Date" is not possible ?

  The SAP error message MEPO874, which states "Pricing date category 'GR Date' is not possible," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with goods receipts (GR) and pricing conditions. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid pricing date based on the goods receipt date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Date Configuration: The pricing date category may not be set up correctly in the system. The system expects a specific date for pricing calculations, and if the goods receipt date does not meet the criteria, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: If there are no valid condition records for the pricing date being used, the system will not be able to calculate the pricing correctly.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the goods receipt may not be configured to allow for the pricing date category being referenced.
  Date Mismatch: The goods receipt date may