How To Fix MN493 - Number of document conditions missing for purchasing document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Number of document conditions missing for purchasing document &

What causes this issue?

A price determination process is to take place for purchasing document
&V1&. This means that document conditions should exist, which are used
as the basis for updating the supplier business volumes.
However, the number of the document conditions is missing. This should
not be the case.

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?

Please check purchasing document &V1&. In particular, check re any
missing supplier business volume updates relevant to subsequent
(end-of-period rebate) settlement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN493 - Number of document conditions missing for purchasing document & ?

  The SAP error message MN493, which states "Number of document conditions missing for purchasing document," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that the system expects certain conditions (like pricing conditions) to be defined for the purchasing document, but they are missing or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conditions: The purchasing document does not have the required conditions (e.g., price, discounts, taxes) defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition types may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to handle conditions correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not have the necessary condition records.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation of the purchasing document, the user may not have entered all required information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Ensure that the necessary condition records exist for the vendor and material combination. You can do this by navigating to the condition records in the pricing procedure.
  
  Transaction Code: VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type used for the purchasing document is configured to allow the necessary conditions.
  
  Transaction Code: OMWQ (Define Document Types).
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document is correctly set up to include the required condition types.
  
  Transaction Code: OBQ1 (Define Pricing Procedures).
  
  
  
  Vendor and Material Master Data: Check the vendor and material master data to ensure that they are correctly set up with the necessary purchasing information.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document: If the document is incomplete or incorrectly set up, consider deleting and recreating the purchasing document with all required information.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on purchasing processes and error messages.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents and conditions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management (MM) module.