How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER045 - Partial condition not allowed: &1 <> ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Partial condition not allowed: &1 <> ...

What causes this issue?

A comparison of a multiple-value characteristic for inequality (here '
<> ' or NE) is not allowed.

System Response

The cursor shows where this expression occurs.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and make the necessary corrections.

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_PARSER045 - Partial condition not allowed: &1 <> ... ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER045 with the description "Partial condition not allowed: &1 <>" typically occurs in the context of condition management, particularly when working with pricing conditions in SAP. This error indicates that a partial condition is being used in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being used may not support partial conditions. Some condition types are designed to work with complete conditions only.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that do not allow for partial conditions.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to a situation where the system interprets the condition as partial.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type:
  
  Verify the condition type being used in the pricing procedure. Ensure that it is configured to allow partial conditions if that is your intention.
  If the condition type does not support partial conditions, consider using a different condition type that does.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration and check the settings for the condition type in question. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  Make sure that the condition is set up correctly in the pricing procedure and that it is not marked as "mandatory" if you want to allow partial conditions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entered for the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check for any incomplete or incorrect entries in the condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the condition type and its allowed configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.