How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG001 - Application is required.

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Application is required.

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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG001 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG001 typically indicates that a specific application or configuration related to free goods processing in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module is required but not available or not properly configured. This error often arises when trying to process sales orders that involve free goods promotions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The free goods functionality may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include missing settings in the condition types, pricing procedures, or free goods determination.
  Application Not Active: The application or functionality related to free goods may not be activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the free goods functionality.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as customer or material master records that are not set up to handle free goods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the Sales and Distribution settings.
  Ensure that the