How To Fix VK157 - Material &1 found on the basis of entry &2 (reason &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Material &1 found on the basis of entry &2 (reason &3)

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& has been determined based on the entry of material &V2&.
Reason: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK157 - Material &1 found on the basis of entry &2 (reason &3) ?

  The SAP error message VK157 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data or the pricing conditions related to a specific material in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or pricing procedures. The message format usually includes placeholders for the material number (&1), the entry that was attempted (&2), and a reason code (&3) that provides more context about the error.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material specified in the error message may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Pricing Conditions: There may be missing or incorrect pricing conditions for the material in the pricing procedure.
  Sales Organization/Distribution Channel Issues: The material may not be available for the specific sales organization or distribution channel being used.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing views in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master data for the material number mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Use transaction VK11 to check the pricing conditions for the material.
  Ensure that the relevant pricing conditions are maintained for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  Check if the material is flagged for sales in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction SE11 to check the database tables related to the material and pricing conditions.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  VK11 - Create Pricing Condition
  VK12 - Change Pricing Condition
  VK13 - Display Pricing Condition
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master data and pricing procedures.
  Error Handling: Familiarize yourself with common error handling practices in SAP SD to better understand and resolve similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VK157 error and implement the necessary corrections.