How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS012 - Condition type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS - Messages for Source of Supply

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Condition type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS012 - Condition type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS012, which states "Condition type &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the system encounters a condition type that is not recognized or is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Condition Type: The condition type specified in the pricing procedure is not defined in the system or is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be assigned to the relevant pricing procedure or may not be active for the specific document type.
  Missing Master Data: The condition type may require certain master data (like vendor or material master) that is not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified condition type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Conditions -> Define Price Determination Process.
  
  
  Ensure that the condition type in question is defined and correctly configured in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure Assignment:
  
  Check if the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document type and the vendor or material master.
  You can do this by checking the vendor master data (transaction code MK03 for display) or material master data (transaction code MM03 for display).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking the vendor and material records for any missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the condition type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be documented in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  MK03 for vendor master display.
  MM03 for material master display.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP MM and how condition types are used within them.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP MM.