How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG029 - Free goods category is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Free goods category is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG029 - Free goods category is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG029 indicates that a free goods category is required in the sales document you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are attempting to create or modify a sales order that includes free goods.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The sales order is configured to include free goods, but the system cannot find a valid free goods category.
  The free goods category is not defined in the pricing procedure or is missing from the sales document.
  The configuration settings for free goods in the sales document are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Free Goods Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Free Goods.
  Ensure that the free goods category is defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Free Goods Category:
  
  In the sales order, ensure that you have assigned a valid free goods category. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the sales order in transaction VA02 (Change Sales Order).
  Going to the item details and checking the free goods settings.
  If necessary, add or select the appropriate free goods category.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that the free goods condition type is included in the pricing procedure.
  You can find this in the configuration under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type you are using supports free goods. Some document types may not be configured to handle free goods.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If the issue persists, try creating a new sales order with a different item or customer to see if the problem is specific to certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring free goods.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs:
  
  If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the handling of free goods.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG029 error message in SAP.