How To Fix COND_SSCUI008 - Before changing the field &1, see long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COND_SSCUI - Message Class for Condition Technique SSC UIs

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Before changing the field &1, see long text.

What causes this issue?

Changing the value of &V1& for the pricing procedure determination may
influence existing documents. The following points should be considered:
When this field is changed in cases where prices of an existing document
are recalculated, the value of the condition may change. This can lead
to a different price, discount, surcharge, tax, and so on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled for the price of an
existing document to change:
The condition type is part of a pricing procedure.
This pricing procedure is used in an existing document.
A repricing of this document has been triggered.
The determined value of a condition needs to be different before and
after the repricing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

For the following fields, please consider the consequences of changing a
value. The stated examples make no claims for completeness and do not
include all cases that may influence the pricing result and may need to
be considered.
Pricing Procedure
Defines which pricing procedure is used to calculate prices in documents
for certain document and customer procedures in a sales organization. A
change may lead to a different calculation of prices and with that to
different pricing results. The new pricing procedure will only influence
new documents. Existing documents are not affected.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COND_SSCUI008 - Before changing the field &1, see long text. ?

  The SAP error message COND_SSCUI008 typically occurs in the context of condition maintenance or pricing procedures within the SAP system. This message indicates that there are certain prerequisites or conditions that must be met before you can change a specific field in the condition record.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Field Dependency: The field you are trying to change is dependent on other fields or conditions that must be satisfied first.
  Data Integrity: The system is enforcing data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the pricing or condition records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COND_SSCUI008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific information about what conditions need to be met before making the change.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Identify any dependencies related to the field you are trying to change. Ensure that all prerequisite conditions are satisfied.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to condition maintenance to understand the specific rules governing the field you are trying to modify.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the field. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues or SAP Support: If you are unsure about the dependencies or the specific requirements, consult with colleagues who have experience with condition records or reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment: If possible, try to replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the conditions that lead to the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions related to condition maintenance, such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition).
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific condition type you are working with, as different condition types may have different rules and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.