How To Fix VY709 - Description for base &1 missing because no country in access sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Description for base &1 missing because no country in access sequence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY709 - Description for base &1 missing because no country in access sequence ?

  The SAP error message VY709 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific base (usually a pricing condition) because there is no country defined in the access sequence. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) when the system is trying to retrieve a description for a condition record but cannot find the necessary country information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Assignment: The access sequence used for the pricing condition does not have a country defined, which is necessary for the system to find the appropriate description.
  Incomplete Condition Records: The condition records may not have been fully maintained, leading to missing descriptions for certain countries.
  Access Sequence Configuration: The access sequence may not be configured correctly to include the necessary country as part of its criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Access Sequence:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/07 to view the access sequence used for the pricing condition.
  Ensure that the access sequence includes the country field and that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or VK12 to change condition records.
  Ensure that you have maintained the condition records for the relevant country. If the records are missing, create them with the appropriate descriptions.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Check the condition type associated with the pricing procedure to ensure it is set up correctly and that the access sequence is linked properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure in a sales order or quotation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Access Sequences: Access sequences are used in SAP to determine the order in which the system searches for condition records. They can include various fields such as customer, material, and country.
  Condition Records: These are the actual data entries that define pricing, discounts, and surcharges for specific conditions in sales documents.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/07: Access Sequence Maintenance
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY709 error and ensure that the necessary descriptions for pricing conditions are available in the system.