How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN019 - Enter an incoterm on item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project Quotation

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter an incoterm on item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN019 - Enter an incoterm on item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN019 indicates that an Incoterm (International Commercial Terms) has not been specified for a particular item in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a quotation. Incoterms are essential in international trade as they define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers regarding the delivery of goods.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An item in a purchasing document is missing the required Incoterm.
  The system is configured to require Incoterms for certain purchasing documents, and the relevant field is left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter an Incoterm for the specified item. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Purchasing Document:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., ME21N for creating a purchase order, ME22N for changing a purchase order, or ME41 for creating a quotation).
  
  
  
  Locate the Item:
  
  Find the item number mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1).
  
  
  
  Enter the Incoterm:
  
  Navigate to the item details section.
  Look for the field labeled "Incoterms" or "Incoterm" (this may vary based on your SAP version).
  Enter the appropriate Incoterm code (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF, etc.) that applies to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Save the Document:
  
  After entering the Incoterm, save the document to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Incoterms: Familiarize yourself with the different Incoterms and their implications for shipping and delivery responsibilities. The most commonly used Incoterms include:
  
  EXW (Ex Works)
  FOB (Free on Board)
  CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)
  DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
  
  
  
  Configuration: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in SAP to see if Incoterms are mandatory for your purchasing documents. This can be done by your SAP administrator or through the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in procurement are trained on the importance of entering Incoterms and how to do so correctly in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.