How To Fix OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON034 - Either condition amount or percentage must be not initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON - Messages for Services in Purchasing

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Either condition amount or percentage must be not initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON034 - Either condition amount or percentage must be not initial ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON034, which states "Either condition amount or percentage must be not initial," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts. This error indicates that a pricing condition is expected to have either a condition amount or a percentage defined, but both are missing (i.e., they are "initial" or empty).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Data: The pricing condition record is not fully populated. Either the condition amount (the monetary value) or the condition percentage (the discount or surcharge percentage) is not entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may be incorrectly configured, leading to mandatory fields not being filled out.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a purchasing document, the user may have inadvertently left the condition fields blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the relevant purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) and check the pricing conditions.
  Ensure that at least one of the fields (condition amount or condition percentage) is filled in for each applicable condition type.
  
  
  
  Update Pricing Conditions:
  
  If you find that the condition is missing data, update the condition by entering either the amount or the percentage as required.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured and that the required fields are set up properly.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Price Determination Process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required conditions, refer to the documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding pricing conditions in SAP.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter pricing conditions in purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to access and modify purchasing documents.
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the different condition types used in your organization, as they may have specific requirements for data entry.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON034 error and ensure that your purchasing documents are correctly populated with the necessary pricing information.