How To Fix MN534 - Price determination process must be carried out for PO (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Price determination process must be carried out for PO (internal error)

What causes this issue?

The "Master conditions" indicator has been set for purchase order &V1&.
Therefore a price determination process has neither been defined nor
carried out. (Number of document conditions missing.)
However, a price determination process must generally be carried out for
a purchase order. The indicator must not be set.

System Response

Since there are no document conditions, there can be no business volume
update.

How to fix this error?

The document should not have been entered in its present form. This
situation is probably due to a programm error. Contact your system
administrator.
Check the document regarding the updating of business volumes for the
purposes of subsequent (end-of-period rebate) settlement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN534 - Price determination process must be carried out for PO (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message MN534, which states "Price determination process must be carried out for PO (internal error)," typically occurs during the processing of a Purchase Order (PO) when the system is unable to determine the price for the items in the PO. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the materials in the PO may not be set up correctly in the system. This can include missing condition records or incorrect validity periods.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the material master or vendor master data can lead to issues in price determination. For example, if the material is not set up for purchasing or if the vendor does not have valid purchasing info records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to failures in price determination.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type of the PO may not be configured to allow for price determination.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings between the PO and the pricing conditions, this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Internal System Errors: Sometimes, the error can be due to internal inconsistencies or bugs within the SAP system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Go to transaction code VK13 to check the pricing conditions for the relevant material and vendor. Ensure that the conditions are valid and correctly set up.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify the material master and vendor master data. Ensure that the material is set up for purchasing and that the vendor has valid purchasing info records.
  
  
  Examine Configuration: Review the configuration of the pricing procedure in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document types and that all necessary condition types are included.
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type used for the PO is configured to allow for price determination.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings in the PO match those in the pricing conditions. Ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify any internal errors. This may require the assistance of an SAP technical consultant.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  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) for managing POs.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP and how they are configured.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a robust process for maintaining master data to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN534 error in SAP.