How To Fix 1G198 - Condition area &1: Assignment to condition group &2 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Condition area &1: Assignment to condition group &2 is not released

What causes this issue?

Since a condition assignment to the condition group is not released,
all accounts with this condition group cannot be balanced.

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?

Release the assignment and balance the accounts again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G198 - Condition area &1: Assignment to condition group &2 is not released ?

  The SAP error message 1G198 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a condition record to a condition group. Specifically, the message states: "Condition area &1: Assignment to condition group &2 is not released." This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when working with condition records in the pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Condition Group Not Released: The condition group to which the condition record is assigned has not been released. This means that the condition group is still in a development or testing phase and is not yet available for use in pricing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition types that prevent the condition group from being properly assigned or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the condition group or the related condition records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Release the Condition Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition groups) or V/07 (for condition types).
  Check the status of the condition group &2. If it is not released, you will need to release it. This typically involves changing the status from "not released" to "released."
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition group is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the condition type is properly assigned to the pricing procedure and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the condition records and groups. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or release process, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/06: Condition Groups
  V/07: Condition Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 1G198 in SAP.