How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_COND_IF003 - Define a condition type for trade spend &1, &2, &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_COND_IF - TPM: Generating Condition Records from Campaign

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Define a condition type for trade spend &1, &2, &3, &4

What causes this issue?

No condition type has been defined in Customizing for the keys spend
type &V1&, spend category &V2&, spend method &V3&, and discount method
&V4&.

System Response

The system cannot create condition records for the records in key figure
planning for these keys.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the settings in Customizing under <DS:SIMG.CRM_MKTPL_GEN>Define
Condition Generation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_COND_IF003 - Define a condition type for trade spend &1, &2, &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_COND_IF003 typically occurs in the context of trade spend management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that a condition type for trade spend has not been defined for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to process a trade spend condition but cannot find a corresponding condition type defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type for trade spend has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided (like &1, &2, &3, &4) may not match any existing condition types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Condition Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for condition types. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Condition Technique -> Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Create a new condition type or modify an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for trade spend.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Types:
  
  Verify if the condition types that should be used for trade spend are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the condition types are assigned to the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters (&1, &2, &3, &4) mentioned in the error message to ensure they are correct and correspond to the defined condition types.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on setting up trade spend condition types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the trade spend again to ensure the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VK11 for maintaining condition records, and VK31 for mass maintenance of condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring trade spend conditions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP CRM and pricing configurations.