How To Fix CRM_PRCIL194 - Inactive due to exclusion group '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRCIL - Messages for Pricing Condtion Genil

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Inactive due to exclusion group '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRCIL194 - Inactive due to exclusion group '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRCIL194 indicates that a certain pricing condition is inactive due to its assignment to an exclusion group. This typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  The error arises when a pricing condition is part of an exclusion group that prevents it from being applied in a particular transaction. Exclusion groups are used in pricing procedures to control which conditions can be applied together. If a condition is marked as inactive due to its exclusion group, it means that it cannot be used in conjunction with other conditions that are part of the same group.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Exclusion Group:
  
  Identify the exclusion group associated with the pricing condition that is causing the error. You can do this by navigating to the condition record in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records. Check if the condition is indeed marked as inactive due to the exclusion group.
  
  
  
  Modify the Exclusion Group:
  
  If necessary, you can modify the exclusion group settings. This may involve:
  
  Changing the assignment of the condition to a different exclusion group.
  Adjusting the configuration of the exclusion group to allow the condition to be active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration (transaction code V/08) to ensure that the conditions and their exclusion groups are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on how exclusion groups work and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the pricing condition is now active and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are defined in the pricing procedure and are used to control the application of pricing conditions. Conditions assigned to the same exclusion group cannot be applied together in a transaction.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure defines how prices are calculated in sales documents. It includes various pricing conditions and their sequence of application.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing configuration.