How To Fix 1G021 - Differentiation type is not assinged to the condition category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Differentiation type is not assinged to the condition category

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G021 - Differentiation type is not assinged to the condition category ?

  The SAP error message 1G021 indicates that a differentiation type has not been assigned to the condition category in the pricing procedure. This error typically arises in the context of pricing in SAP, particularly when working with condition records or pricing procedures in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A differentiation type is required for a specific condition type, but it has not been assigned in the configuration.
  The pricing procedure is not correctly set up to handle the differentiation type for the condition category being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Find the condition type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that a differentiation type is assigned to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Assign Differentiation Type:
  
  If the differentiation type is not assigned, you can assign it by editing the condition type settings.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Check the pricing procedure that is being used and ensure that it includes the condition type in question.
  Verify that the differentiation type is correctly assigned to the condition category in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, the system should allow you to proceed with the pricing without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Differentiation Types: These are used in pricing to differentiate between various conditions based on specific criteria (e.g., customer, material, etc.).
  Condition Categories: These define how the system processes different types of conditions (e.g., discounts, surcharges).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP functional consultant or support team for further investigation.