How To Fix V1246 - Requirement type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Requirement type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:requirements_type>Requirements type </> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Requirements type</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'requirements types'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1246 - Requirement type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1246, which states "Requirement type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system is unable to find a specific requirement type that is referenced in a sales document or pricing procedure. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirement Type: The requirement type specified in the pricing procedure is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent requirement types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the requirement type may not have been included in the transport.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may reference a requirement type that is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the requirement type referenced in the pricing procedure is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Requirement Type:
  
  If the requirement type is missing, you can define it using transaction code V/06.
  Create a new requirement type if necessary, ensuring it meets the business logic required for your pricing.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant sales area and that all required components are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including requirement types, were included.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments that reference the requirement type, review the code to ensure it aligns with the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Define Requirement Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/02: Change Pricing Procedure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the V1246 error message in SAP.