How To Fix 88454 - Maintenance of special condition type &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Maintenance of special condition type &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The special condition types determined are different from the ones
maintained in Customizing.

System Response

Some of the special condition types can not be accounted.

How to fix this error?

The Customizing of the special condition types must be checked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88454 - Maintenance of special condition type &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message "88454 Maintenance of special condition type &1 is inconsistent" typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration or data related to a special condition type in the pricing procedure. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the condition type is not properly defined, or when there are issues with the assignment of the condition type to the pricing procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may not be correctly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Missing Assignments: The condition type might not be assigned to the relevant pricing procedure or may be missing necessary settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the condition type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might interfere with the standard behavior of the condition type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the pricing procedure configuration.
  Verify that the condition type is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code V/06 to check the settings of the condition type.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and parameters are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is included and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Analyze Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could affect the condition type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing logic to identify where the inconsistency arises.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the special condition type in SAP.