How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER044 - Partial condition not allowed: NOT &1 = ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Partial condition not allowed: NOT &1 = ...

What causes this issue?

A comparison inequality (here 'NOT =' or 'NOT EQ') is not allowed for
multiple-value characteristics.

System Response

The cursor shows you where the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
If you want to do a comparison for inequality, the characteristic must
be a single-value characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER044 - Partial condition not allowed: NOT &1 = ... ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER044: Partial condition not allowed: NOT &1 = ... typically occurs in the context of condition maintenance or pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when working with condition records in the pricing module (e.g., SD or MM).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to use a partial condition in a way that is not allowed by the system. Specifically, it indicates that a condition record is being defined with a negation (NOT) that is not fully specified. In SAP, conditions must be clearly defined, and using a negation without a complete context can lead to ambiguity, which the system does not allow.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Review the condition records you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no incomplete entries.
  
  
  Review Condition Types: Make sure that the