How To Fix 1E120 - Error in determining condition area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error in determining condition area

What causes this issue?

No assignments for determining the condition area are maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the basic settings for the condition area, define the assignment
condition area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E120 - Error in determining condition area ?

  The SAP error message 1E120: Error in determining condition area typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate condition area for pricing, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be maintained or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues in determining the condition area.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as customer or material master records, can lead to this error.
  Access Sequence Issues: The access sequence defined for the pricing condition may not be able to find a valid record.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) may not be properly set up or may not match the data being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that the necessary condition records are created and active for the relevant pricing conditions. Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage these records.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document is correctly configured. Check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  Validate Master Data: Check the customer and material master records to ensure they are correctly maintained and that the relevant sales area is assigned.
  Examine Access Sequences: Review the access sequences associated with the pricing conditions to ensure they are set up correctly and can access the necessary data.
  Check Sales Area: Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and that the document being processed matches the expected sales area configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 for condition records.
  V/08 for pricing procedure determination.
  V/06 for access sequence configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the determination fails.
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting steps.