How To Fix /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG072 - Basis &3 not found for price &1 price category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Basis &3 not found for price &1 price category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG072 - Basis &3 not found for price &1 price category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG072 indicates that a specific basis (likely a pricing basis) is not found for a given price and price category. This error typically arises in the context of pricing procedures, especially when dealing with condition records in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that the condition records for the specified price category and basis are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition types associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system being unable to find the required basis.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition records for the specified price category and basis exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the condition types and their sequence are correctly set up and that the basis is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained and consistent.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the pricing data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing logic to identify where the system is failing to find the basis.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  V/08: For maintaining pricing procedures.
  V/06: For displaying condition records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records for a better understanding of how they work and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in pricing and billing.