How To Fix VF346 - New bonus procedure not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 346

• Message text: New bonus procedure not active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF346 - New bonus procedure not active. ?

  The SAP error message VF346, which states "New bonus procedure not active," typically occurs in the context of billing and pricing procedures in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to apply a bonus procedure that has not been activated or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Bonus Procedure: The bonus procedure that is being referenced in the billing document is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to pricing procedures or bonus procedures.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the bonus procedure may not have been completed.
  Incorrect Assignment: The bonus procedure may not be correctly assigned to the relevant sales area or customer master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Bonus Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (Pricing Procedure) or V/06 (Bonus Procedure) in SAP.
  Check if the bonus procedure is listed and ensure it is activated.
  If it is not active, you may need to activate it or create a new one based on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the bonus procedure is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify the settings in the customizing transaction SPRO under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Assign Bonus Procedure:
  
  Make sure that the bonus procedure is assigned to the relevant sales area, customer master, or material master as needed.
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD02) to see if the correct bonus procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and bonus procedures for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test billing document creation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure
  V/06: Bonus Procedure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to bonus procedures and their activation.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing and bonus procedures in the system.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the problem.