How To Fix AD01001 - Condition &1 cannot be used as a cost condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Condition &1 cannot be used as a cost condition

What causes this issue?

The following conditions can be used as cost conditions:
Conditions without an access sequence
Conditions with an access sequence for which the indicator <LS>Manual
entry</> is set to <LS>Manual has priority</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the condition that you want to use as a cost condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01001 - Condition &1 cannot be used as a cost condition ?

  The SAP error message AD01001, which states "Condition &1 cannot be used as a cost condition," typically occurs in the context of pricing and cost conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined as a cost condition in the system. Cost conditions are typically used for cost calculations and should be set up accordingly in the condition type configuration.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure or may not be assigned to the relevant pricing procedure for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Pricing Procedure: The condition type may not be compatible with the pricing procedure being used, which can lead to this error when the system attempts to process it.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the condition type, such as customer or material master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and verify the configuration of the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is marked as a cost condition if it is intended to be used as such.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure where the condition type is being used.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that all necessary records are in place and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition type and its intended use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue remains unresolved, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as V/06 (Condition Types), V/08 (Pricing Procedures), and VK11 (Create Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to pricing and conditions for a deeper understanding of how to configure and troubleshoot these settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.