How To Fix 88693 - Special condition type &2 was determined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Special condition type &2 was determined for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88693 - Special condition type &2 was determined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 88693 indicates that a special condition type has been determined for a specific pricing procedure or condition record, but there may be an issue with how it is being applied or configured. This message typically arises in the context of pricing in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The special condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure. This could include missing entries in the condition records or incorrect settings in the pricing procedure.
  Condition Records: The condition records for the special condition type may not exist or may not be maintained correctly.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be set up to handle the special condition type appropriately.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that affect the determination of the condition type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the special condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is configured correctly.
  Verify that the condition type is set up with the correct calculation type and access sequence.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 or VK12 to create or modify condition records for the special condition type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist for the relevant combinations (e.g., customer/material, sales organization).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the pricing procedure to the relevant sales document type or purchasing document type.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned in the customer master or material master.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer and material master data to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing determination process and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VK11/VK12 (Maintain Condition Records)
  V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in pricing or to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.