How To Fix 63603 - Condition category & cannot be mutually exclusive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Condition category & cannot be mutually exclusive

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter the initial condition category as a mutually
exclusive condition category. However the condition category cannot be
mutually exclusive.

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?

Enter another condition category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63603 - Condition category & cannot be mutually exclusive ?

  The SAP error message 63603, which states "Condition category & cannot be mutually exclusive," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that there is a conflict in the condition records where two or more condition types that are supposed to be mutually exclusive are being applied simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mutually Exclusive Conditions: The error arises when two or more condition types that are defined as mutually exclusive in the pricing procedure are being applied to the same transaction. For example, if you have a discount and a surcharge that cannot be applied together, and both are being triggered for the same item, this error will occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition records that leads to this conflict. This could be due to incorrect settings in the condition types or the pricing procedure itself.
  
  
  Condition Records: There may be overlapping condition records that are not set up correctly, leading to the system trying to apply both conditions at the same time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order. Ensure that the condition types that are supposed to be mutually exclusive are correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code V/08 (for sales) or M/08 (for purchasing) to review the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Use transaction codes VK13 (for sales) or MK13 (for purchasing) to review the condition records for the relevant condition types. Ensure that there are no overlapping records that could cause the conflict.
  
  
  Adjust Condition Types: If necessary, adjust the condition types in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to make these changes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to pricing procedures and condition types for further guidance on configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as V/08, VK13, M/08, and MK13 for managing pricing procedures and condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic implemented through user exits or BAdIs may affect pricing behavior. Review any custom code that may be impacting the pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.