How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE055 - Please set a "Premium Type" in the "Premium" tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Please set a "Premium Type" in the "Premium" tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE055 - Please set a "Premium Type" in the "Premium" tab ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE055 indicates that a "Premium Type" has not been set in the "Premium" tab of a relevant transaction or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of managing premium calculations, which are often related to pricing, discounts, or specific financial conditions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user attempts to save or process a transaction that requires a premium type to be defined, but it has not been set.
  The configuration for the premium type is incomplete or missing in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating or modifying a pricing condition, contract, or similar).
  
  
  
  Locate the Premium Tab:
  
  Find the "Premium" tab within the transaction. This is usually part of the pricing or conditions section.
  
  
  
  Set the Premium Type:
  
  In the "Premium" tab, look for the field labeled "Premium Type" or similar.
  Select an appropriate premium type from the dropdown list. If no options are available, you may need to configure premium types in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you do not see any premium types available, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Checking the settings under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management) for premium types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Transaction:
  
  After setting the premium type, save the transaction and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify the premium settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on premium types and their configuration.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.