How To Fix 884050 - Short text for specical condition type was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 884 - Packaging/Article Consistency Check

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Short text for specical condition type was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 884050 - Short text for specical condition type was not found ?

  The SAP error message 884050, which states "Short text for special condition type was not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description or short text for a specific condition type in the pricing procedure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, pricing determination, or invoice generation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause is that the short text for the specified condition type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the short text may not have been included in the transport request.
  Language Settings: The short text may not be available in the language that the user is currently using in the SAP GUI.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types).
  Find the condition type that is causing the error.
  Check if the short text is maintained. If not, enter a valid short text for the condition type.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure where the condition type is used.
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly included in the pricing procedure and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the short text for the condition type.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile. If the short text is maintained in a different language, you may need to switch to that language or maintain the short text in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table entries)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T685: Pricing Procedure
  T685A: Condition Types
  T685B: Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 884050 in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.