How To Fix 88394 - Derivation of spec. conditions types by &1 occurs from the article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Derivation of spec. conditions types by &1 occurs from the article

What causes this issue?

You can only derive the special conditions type according to &V1& from
the article. This is because the &V1& is maintained directly in the
article, and not in the packaging assignment.

System Response

The automatic derivation analyzes the &V1& for the recycling partner
assignment to the article.

How to fix this error?

If you are expecting a different derivation, you must change the
<DS:DE.J_7LKZMFUEL>Content ID Key Art.</> indicator or the
<DS:DE.J_7LKZMINFK>Add.InfoKey Article</> indicator in <LS>Master
Data</> group box, or select a different derivation type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88394 - Derivation of spec. conditions types by &1 occurs from the article ?

  The SAP error message 88394 typically relates to issues with the derivation of condition types in pricing procedures, particularly when dealing with articles (materials) in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, pricing determination, or when executing certain transactions that involve pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error message "88394 Derivation of spec. conditions types by &1 occurs from the article" usually indicates that the system is unable to derive specific condition types based on the article (material) due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or customer master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in condition determination.
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the specific condition type for the article in question.
  Access Sequence Issues: The access sequence defined for the condition type may not be able to find a valid record for the article.
  Incompatibility: The condition type may not be compatible with the pricing procedure being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the condition type in question is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the article to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify the customer master data if applicable.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 or VK12 to create or modify condition records for the relevant condition type and article.
  
  
  
  Examine Access Sequences:
  
  Review the access sequence assigned to the condition type to ensure it is set up correctly and can access the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Test Pricing Procedure:
  
  Perform a test transaction to see if the issue persists after making the necessary changes. Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order) to test.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.