How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT509 - Pricing procedure &1 is empty (does not contain any lines)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Pricing procedure &1 is empty (does not contain any lines)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT509 - Pricing procedure &1 is empty (does not contain any lines) ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT509 indicates that the pricing procedure specified in the system is empty, meaning it does not contain any pricing conditions or lines. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with sales orders, purchase orders, or other pricing-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document type or condition type is not defined or has not been maintained properly.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not have been configured correctly in the system, leading to an empty definition.
  Incorrect Assignment: The pricing procedure may not be assigned to the relevant sales area, purchasing organization, or other necessary organizational units.
  Transport Issues: If the pricing procedure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or may have missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution (or the relevant module) > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure in question is defined and contains the necessary condition types.
  
  
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is assigned to the relevant sales area or purchasing organization.
  This can be done in the same configuration area under Assign Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Check if the condition types that should be part of the pricing procedure are defined and active.
  Ensure that they are correctly configured with the necessary access sequences.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type (e.g., sales order, purchase order) is correctly linked to the pricing procedure.
  This can be checked in the configuration settings for the respective document type.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the pricing procedure was recently transported, ensure that all necessary components were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the configuration settings.
  VK11/VK12: Maintain condition records.
  V/08: Maintain pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on pricing procedures and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 PRC_MESSAGES_EXT509 error and ensure that your pricing procedures are correctly configured and functional.