How To Fix VBDRV201 - A pull derivation will be performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 201

• Message text: A pull derivation will be performed

What causes this issue?

After this function is complete, the system will perform a pull
derivation. This derivation will be performed in the background.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can check the results of the derivation by calling the derivation
monitor (transaction DVMO) for the batch <ZH>&V1&</> for material
<ZH>&V2&</> in plant <ZH>&V3&</> and the derivation event <ZH>usage
decision</>. This batch is the receiver batch during the pull
derivation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDRV201 - A pull derivation will be performed ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV201, which states "A pull derivation will be performed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with pricing and condition records. This message indicates that the system is unable to derive certain pricing information automatically and will instead perform a "pull derivation" to obtain the necessary data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that the required condition records for pricing are not maintained in the system. This could be for discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (like customer or material master) that prevent the system from deriving the necessary pricing information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to derive the necessary conditions based on the available data.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be set up to handle the pricing