How To Fix 88822 - You can only use the trade level with additive differentiation

88822 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 822

• Message text: You can only use the trade level with additive differentiation

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88822 - You can only use the trade level with additive differentiation ?

  The SAP error message 88822, "You can only use the trade level with additive differentiation," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing procedures that involve trade levels and differentiation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of pricing conditions. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to apply a trade level that is not compatible with the differentiation method being used. In SAP, additive differentiation means that the pricing conditions are calculated based on a cumulative approach, and certain settings or configurations may not allow for this type of differentiation with the selected trade level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document. Ensure that the trade level is correctly configured to work with additive differentiation.
  
  
  Review Condition Types: Examine the condition types involved