How To Fix VK463 - Supplier & does not grant free goods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Supplier & does not grant free goods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK463 - Supplier & does not grant free goods ?

  The SAP error message VK463 ("Supplier & does not grant free goods") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution when a pricing condition related to free goods is not being met for a specific supplier. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves checking several aspects of your configuration and master data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Condition Records: The condition records for free goods may not be maintained for the specific supplier or material. This means that the system does not recognize that free goods should be granted for the transaction.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not include the free goods condition type, or it may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for free goods, or the supplier may not be set up to provide free goods.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be configured to allow free goods.
  
  
  Validity Period: The condition records for free goods may have a validity period that does not include the date of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for free goods. Ensure that there are valid records for the supplier and material combination.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Use transaction code V/08 to review and modify the pricing procedure if necessary. Ensure that the free goods condition type is included.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the relevant views (like Sales Org. Data) are correctly set up for free goods.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the sales document type in transaction code VOTXN. Ensure that it is set up to allow free goods.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the condition records for free goods are valid for the date of the transaction. If they are not, you may need to create or adjust the records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VOTXN: Sales Document Type Configuration
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific condition types used for free goods in your pricing procedure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to free goods processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK463 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.