How To Fix BCA_CONDGROUP016 - Value '&3' for cond. group &1 with cond. group &2 is not applicable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_CONDGROUP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Value '&3' for cond. group &1 with cond. group &2 is not applicable

What causes this issue?

Each condition group has a value of the indicator
<DS:DE.FICO_OCONDGRDOM>Condition Group Used in Hierarchies</> assigned
to it. You set this indicator when creating a condition group. It cannot
be changed.
You requested the condition group &V1& of the condition group type &V2&
but entered the incorrect value for the indicator <LS>Condition Group
Used in Hierarchies</>.

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?

Enter the value for the indicator <LS>Condition Group Used in
Hierarchies </>that is used for creating the requested condition group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_CONDGROUP016 - Value '&3' for cond. group &1 with cond. group &2 is not applicable ?

  The SAP error message BCA_CONDGROUP016 indicates that there is an issue with the condition groups being used in a pricing or condition determination scenario. Specifically, the message states that the value for condition group &1 with condition group &2 is not applicable for the specified value &3. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Condition Groups: The condition groups specified may not be compatible with each other. This can happen if the condition types or pricing procedures do not allow for the combination of the specified condition groups.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: There may be a missing configuration in the pricing procedure or condition records that prevents the system from applying the specified condition groups.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the specified condition groups may not be maintained correctly, leading to the system being unable to find a valid combination.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the condition groups &1 and &2 are correctly defined and compatible with each other.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document or purchasing document.
  Ensure that the condition types associated with the condition groups are correctly configured in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Verify that the condition records for the condition types in question are maintained correctly.
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check and maintain the records.
  
  
  
  Analyze Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that all relevant fields are populated correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing procedure and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on condition groups and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 for maintaining condition records.
  V/08 for maintaining pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.