How To Fix COM_PRCAT401 - Variant condition key & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Variant condition key & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The variant condition key you selected does not exist.

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?

Either select a valid variant condition key using the input help or
define additional variant condition keys for configuration purposes.
To do this, open the PME model in which the product was created. The
values of the characteristic VARIANT_CONDITION_KEY are the variant
condition keys allowed. You can therefore create new variant condition
keys by adding values to the characteristic VARIANT_CONDITION_KEY. If
the characteristic VARIANT_CONDITION_KEY does not yet exist in this
model, it still has to be assigned (if necessary, to a higher-level
class of the product).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT401 - Variant condition key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT401 indicates that a variant condition key does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records, particularly when working with variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Record: The most common cause is that the condition record for the specified variant condition key has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required condition records.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the pricing procedure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition record for the specified variant condition key exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new condition record for the required key.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the variant configuration is set up correctly. Check the configuration profiles and dependencies to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Verify that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data and pricing conditions to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU51: Configuration Profile for Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.