How To Fix MN497 - Document conditions (goods receipt) missing for purch. doc. &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Document conditions (goods receipt) missing for purch. doc. &, item &

What causes this issue?

A price determination process has been carried out for purchasing
document &V1& with respect to material document &V3&, material document
year &V4&, because

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

the price determination date control facility for at least one document
item provides for a new price determination process as at the date of
goods receipt
a scheduling agreement with master conditions is involved (price
determination generally not carried out until time of goods receipt)
However, although document conditions (used as the basis for updating
the supplier business volumes) exist, there are none for item &V2&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check the document conditions for purchasing document &V1&. In
particular, check whether there are any missing supplier business volume
updates pertaining 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 MN497 - Document conditions (goods receipt) missing for purch. doc. &, item & ?

  The SAP error message MN497 indicates that there are missing document conditions for a goods receipt related to a purchase document and item. This error typically arises during the goods receipt process when the system cannot find the necessary conditions (like pricing or discounts) that should be associated with the purchase order item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conditions: The purchase order (PO) may not have the required conditions defined for the item, such as pricing, discounts, or surcharges.
  Incomplete Purchase Order: The purchase order might not have been fully processed or saved correctly, leading to missing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the purchase order may not be set up correctly to handle the conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the vendor or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order in question to ensure that all necessary conditions are defined. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP system and checking the conditions tab.
  Update Conditions: If conditions are missing, you can manually add them to the purchase order. This can be done by editing the PO and entering the required pricing conditions.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured in the system. This may require assistance from a SAP configuration expert.
  Recreate Purchase Order: If the purchase order is incomplete or corrupted, consider recreating it to ensure all necessary data is captured.
  Check Document Type Settings: Verify that the document type used for the purchase order is set up to allow for the necessary conditions.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to create or modify purchase orders.
  Pricing Procedure: Familiarize yourself with the pricing procedure configuration in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) under Materials Management.
  Master Data: Ensure that the vendor and material master data are correctly maintained, as discrepancies can lead to issues during the goods receipt process.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to goods receipt and purchase order processing for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN497 error and successfully process the goods receipt.