How To Fix PRC_PRI149 - No alternative condition basis available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 149

• Message text: No alternative condition basis available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI149 - No alternative condition basis available ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI149, which states "No alternative condition basis available," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable condition basis for the pricing condition that is being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that there are no condition records maintained for the pricing condition type that is being used in the transaction.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced may not be correctly set up in the pricing procedure.
  Incompatible Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order may not be compatible with the condition types being used.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that prevent the system from finding the appropriate condition records.
  Alternative Condition Basis Not Defined: The alternative condition basis for the condition type may not be defined in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the necessary condition records exist for the relevant condition type.
  If they do not exist, create the required condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales area or purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master and material master data to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the relevant pricing information is maintained.
  Ensure that the sales organization, distribution channel, and plant are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Condition Basis:
  
  If the condition type requires an alternative condition basis, ensure that it is defined in the configuration. This can be done in the customizing settings for pricing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and condition types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the process is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12, V/08 for condition records and pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PRC_PRI149 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.