How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN022 - Incoterm &1 is not allowed. Choose a valid incoterm.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Incoterm &1 is not allowed. Choose a valid incoterm.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN022 - Incoterm &1 is not allowed. Choose a valid incoterm. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJQTN022 indicates that the Incoterm specified in a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or quotation) is not allowed or recognized by the system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Incoterm: The Incoterm entered may not be valid or recognized in the system. This could be due to a typo or using an outdated term.
  Configuration Issues: The Incoterm may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Company Code Restrictions: Certain Incoterms may be restricted for specific company codes or purchasing organizations.
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type may have restrictions on which Incoterms can be used.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain Incoterms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Incoterm Validity:
  
  Verify that the Incoterm you are trying to use is valid. You can check the list of valid Incoterms in SAP by navigating to the configuration settings or using transaction codes like OVL2 (for maintaining Incoterms).
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the Incoterm is valid but not configured, you may need to add it to the configuration. This can be done by accessing the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, and navigate to:
  Logistics -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Conditions -> Define Incoterms
  
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check if there are any restrictions on the Incoterms for the specific company code or purchasing organization. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using allows the specified Incoterm. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to user authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to use the Incoterm.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on Incoterms and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Incoterms: These are international commercial terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions. Common examples include EXW (Ex Works), FOB (Free on Board), and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight).
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to see where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.