How To Fix MN285 - Condition record (header data) missing

MN285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Condition record (header data) missing

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to read a condition record (header data) with the
(internal) number &V1& from an internal table. The error occurred in
function module &V2&.
The problem may be due to one of the following reasons:
faulty call of function module &V2& with invalid or inconsistent data
database error, that is, the condition record does not exist in the
database table (KONH)

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN285 - Condition record (header data) missing ?

  The SAP error message MN285, which states "Condition record (header data) missing," typically occurs in the context of pricing or conditions in SAP, particularly when working with pricing procedures in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid condition record for the specified condition type in the pricing procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that the condition records for the specific condition type (e.g., discounts, surcharges) have not been created or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that prevent the system from finding the relevant condition records.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly set up to include the necessary condition types.
  Validity Period: The condition