How To Fix 1E170 - Change not allowed due to different condition areas

1E170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Change not allowed due to different condition areas

What causes this issue?

You can only change the account type if the same condition areas are
assigned to the products.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E170 - Change not allowed due to different condition areas ?

  The SAP error message 1E170 ("Change not allowed due to different condition areas") typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change a condition record that is associated with a different condition area than the one currently being processed. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Condition Areas: The error arises when you try to modify a condition record that belongs to a different condition area than the one you are currently working in. Condition areas are used to categorize condition records based on various criteria, such as pricing, discounts, or surcharges.
  Inconsistent Data: The system detects that the condition record you are trying to change is not compatible with the current transaction or document due to the condition area mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify the condition records you are trying to change. Ensure that they belong to the same condition area as the document