How To Fix 88443 - Special condition type &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 443

• Message text: Special condition type &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88443 - Special condition type &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "88443 Special condition type &1 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when working with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a special condition type that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Condition Type: The condition type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Missing Customization: The special condition type may not have been included in the relevant pricing procedure or may not be assigned to the appropriate condition tables.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary condition type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/07 (for condition tables) to check if the condition type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure assigned to your sales document type or purchasing document type.
  Ensure that the special condition type is included in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type is missing from the pricing procedure, you can add it by editing the pricing procedure and including the condition type in the appropriate sequence.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the condition type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the condition type is set up according to business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/07: Maintain Condition Tables
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.