How To Fix COND_API113 - Key field &1 cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COND_API - Messages for the Condition API

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Key field &1 cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COND_API113 - Key field &1 cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message COND_API113 indicates that a key field in a condition record cannot be left empty (initial). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update condition records in the SAP system, and one or more required fields are not filled in.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A mandatory key field (like condition type, pricing procedure, or other relevant fields) is not provided or is left blank during the creation or modification of a condition record.
  The system expects certain fields to have values based on the configuration of the condition type or the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COND_API113 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Key Field: The error message will specify which key field (denoted as &1) is causing the issue. Check the message for the specific field name.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the configuration of the condition type in transaction V/06 (for condition types) or V/08 (for pricing