How To Fix VK093 - Responsibility & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Responsibility & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK093 - Responsibility & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VK093, which states "Responsibility & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined responsibility for the pricing procedure or condition type that is being used in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Responsibility Definition: The responsibility for a specific pricing procedure or condition type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition records.
  Incorrect Sales Area: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) may not be correctly set up or may not match the configuration.
  Missing Master Data: Related master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may not be properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pricing procedures in SPRO (Transaction code).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly defined and that the responsibilities are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Responsibilities:
  
  In the pricing procedure configuration, ensure that the relevant responsibilities are assigned to the condition types used in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and that the pricing procedure is assigned to the correct sales area.
  Check the sales area settings in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Verify that the condition records for the relevant condition types are maintained correctly.
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the records.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  VK11, VK12 (Condition Maintenance)
  VA01, VA02 (Sales Order Creation/Change)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on pricing procedures and responsibilities.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK093 error and ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured in your SAP system.