How To Fix VK031 - Price list type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Price list type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK031 - Price list type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VK031, which states "Price list type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a price list type that has been specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Price List Type: The price list type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The price list type may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or customer may reference a price list type that is not defined.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for pricing may not have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price List Type: Verify that the price list type being referenced in the transaction is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Define Price List Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Price List ? Define Price List Types.
  Ensure that the required price list type is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the customer or material to ensure that it references a valid price list type. This can be done in the customer master (transaction code XD03 or VD03) or material master (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to pricing and price lists are completed. This may involve checking the pricing procedure and its assignment to the relevant sales area.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK031 error and ensure that the price list type is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.