How To Fix >4291 - Condition type &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Condition type &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4291 - Condition type &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 4291 indicates that a specific condition type (denoted as &1 in the message) is invalid in the context where it is being used. This error typically arises in the pricing procedure or when processing sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve pricing conditions.
  Causes of Error 4291
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type specified may not exist in the system or may not be defined correctly.
  Inactive Condition Type: The condition type might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant pricing procedure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure, such as missing entries in the condition table or incorrect assignment of condition types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified condition type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the condition type.
  
  Solutions to Error 4291
  
  
  Check Condition Type:
  
  Verify that the condition type exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/06).
  Ensure that the condition type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type you are working with (Transaction code: V/08).
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) and transaction data for any inconsistencies that might reference the condition type.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific condition type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the condition type is being called and why it is deemed invalid.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.