How To Fix CND_MAINT_LTD_API016 - Condition field "&1" does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CND_MAINT_LTD_API - Messages for the Condition Maintenance API (limited)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Condition field "&1" does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CND_MAINT_LTD_API016 - Condition field "&1" does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CND_MAINT_LTD_API016 indicates that there is an issue with a condition field that is being referenced in a transaction or program, but it does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of condition maintenance, pricing, or similar functionalities where condition records are being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Condition Field: The condition field specified in the error message (represented by "&1") does not exist in the condition table or is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type or pricing procedure may not be correctly configured, leading to references to fields that are not available.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may be referencing a condition field that has not been properly defined or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the condition field may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Field Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/07 (for condition tables) and verify if the condition field exists.
  Ensure that the field is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure in transaction V/08 to ensure that all necessary condition types and fields are included.
  Make sure that the condition type is correctly assigned to the relevant pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules or programs to trace where the error is occurring and why the field is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct condition fields and that those fields exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type or functionality you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific condition type or error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/07: Condition Tables
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  V/01: Create Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.