How To Fix 886020 - Special condition types can only be allotted once per company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 886 - REA Recycling Partner Setup

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Special condition types can only be allotted once per company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 886020 - Special condition types can only be allotted once per company code ?

  The SAP error message 886020, which states "Special condition types can only be allotted once per company code," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a special condition type to a company code that has already been assigned to that condition type.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the special condition type you are trying to assign has already been assigned to the same company code. In SAP, certain condition types are restricted to a single assignment per company code to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts in pricing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the condition types or the pricing procedure that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Go to the condition records for the specific condition type and check if it is already assigned to the company code in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK13 for displaying condition records).
  If you find that the condition type is already assigned, you may need to modify or delete the existing record before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the assignment should be valid, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and reviewing the pricing procedure and condition type settings.
  Ensure that the condition type is configured correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to condition types and pricing procedures to ensure that you are following the correct process.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Types: In SAP, condition types are used in pricing to determine how prices are calculated. They can include discounts, surcharges, and other pricing elements.
  Company Code: A company code in SAP is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. It is essential for financial reporting.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure defines the sequence in which condition types are processed and how they interact with each other.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.