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

>4291 - Overview

• 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
  
  
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