How To Fix 65197 - Condition type &1 cannot be created or changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Condition type &1 cannot be created or changed

What causes this issue?

The new repayment rate condition cannot be inserted.

System Response

It is not permitted to use more than one repayment rate condition.
If the final repayment has been posted, a repayment rate conditon cannot
be entered.

How to fix this error?

If the final repayment has been posted, you first need to reverse the
posted flow before you can enter a repayment rate.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65197 - Condition type &1 cannot be created or changed ?

  The SAP error message 65197, which states "Condition type &1 cannot be created or changed," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the condition type you are trying to create or modify.
  Causes:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change the condition type.
  Status of Condition Type: The condition type might be locked or in a status that prevents changes (e.g., it could be marked as "not modifiable").
  Dependencies on Other Objects: The condition type may have dependencies on other configuration objects that are not set up correctly.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard behavior of condition types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for condition types in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Sales and Distribution or Materials Management.
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly defined and all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or change condition types.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  Verify if the condition type is locked or if there are any restrictions on it. You can check this in the condition type settings.
  
  
  
  Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that the condition type may have on other configuration objects. Ensure that all related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to work with condition types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.