How To Fix VK465 - Category of purchasing info record & is not intended for free goods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Category of purchasing info record & is not intended for free goods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK465 - Category of purchasing info record & is not intended for free goods ?

  The SAP error message VK465 indicates that the category of the purchasing info record is not intended for free goods. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that involves free goods, but the configuration of the purchasing info record does not support this functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Purchasing Info Record Configuration: The purchasing info record (PIR) may not be set up to allow for free goods. This can happen if the relevant settings in the info record do not include free goods or if the category of the info record is not compatible with free goods processing.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may also not be configured to allow free goods. This includes settings in the purchasing view that may restrict the use of free goods.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the purchase order may not support free goods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 or ME12 to display or change the purchasing info record.
  Verify the settings related to free goods. Ensure that the "Free Goods" indicator is set correctly if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the purchasing view for any settings that might restrict free goods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific document type for your purchase order, check the configuration of that document type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type allows for free goods processing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in purchasing and materials management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: Free goods can be configured in SAP using the condition technique. This involves setting up condition types and access sequences that define how free goods are determined during the purchasing process.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring purchasing info records and free goods processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK465 error and successfully process transactions involving free goods.