How To Fix 1G601 - Condit. area &1, cond. group cat. &2, cond. group &3 retroactive until &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Condit. area &1, cond. group cat. &2, cond. group &3 retroactive until &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G601 - Condit. area &1, cond. group cat. &2, cond. group &3 retroactive until &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1G601 typically relates to issues with condition records in pricing, particularly in the context of retroactive pricing adjustments. This error indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency with the condition records that are set up in the system, specifically regarding the condition area, condition group category, and the retroactive date.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Condition Records: The error often arises when there are condition records that are not properly maintained or are inconsistent with the pricing procedure.
  Retroactive Pricing Issues: The message indicates that there is a retroactive pricing condition that is not valid or cannot be applied due to the specified conditions.
  Condition Area and Group Issues: The condition area and group category may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected values for the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check the condition records for the specified condition area and group. Ensure that they are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the condition records are valid for the date range you are working with, especially if retroactive pricing is involved.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document is correctly configured to handle the condition types involved.
  Check if the condition types are set up to allow retroactive pricing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retroactive Dates:
  
  If the retroactive date is causing the issue, consider adjusting it to a date that aligns with the valid condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition area and group categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  VK31 - Create Condition Records
  VK32 - Change Condition Records
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration in SPRO under Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  Condition Types: 
  
  Review the condition types used in your pricing procedure to ensure they are set up correctly for retroactive pricing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 1G601.