How To Fix 9J646 - Dominance price determination & "&" is not allowed for recipient type "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Dominance price determination & "&" is not allowed for recipient type "&"

What causes this issue?

An invalid value has been entered for dominance pricing per document
type/movement type/sender type/recipient type.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the entry in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J646 - Dominance price determination & "&" is not allowed for recipient type "&" ?

  The SAP error message 9J646 typically relates to issues in pricing determination, particularly in the context of condition records and pricing procedures. This error indicates that there is a problem with the dominance of pricing conditions, specifically that a certain recipient type is not allowed in the context of the pricing determination process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Recipient Type: The error suggests that the recipient type specified in the pricing condition is not valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to a configuration issue or an incorrect entry in the pricing condition records.
  Dominance Configuration: The dominance of pricing conditions may not be set up correctly. In SAP, certain conditions can dominate others based on their configuration, and if the recipient type does not align with the expected configuration, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: If the condition records for the specified recipient type are missing or incorrectly configured, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipient Type: Verify the recipient type being used in the pricing condition. Ensure that it is valid for the pricing procedure you are working with.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Go to the pricing procedure configuration and check the settings for dominance. Ensure that the recipient types are correctly defined and that the conditions are set up to allow the specified recipient type.
  Condition Records: Check the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions. Make sure that they are correctly maintained for the recipient type in question.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to pricing procedures and condition types to ensure that you are following the correct setup.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the pricing determination works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures) to check and modify condition records and pricing procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pricing determination issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or pricing configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.