How To Fix CRMS4_PS_CUST010 - Deduction types &1 and &2 share same ranking &3; cannot save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_CUST - Messages regarding Customizing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Deduction types &1 and &2 share same ranking &3; cannot save

What causes this issue?

Deduction types &V1& and &V2& have the same ranking, &V3&.

System Response

The Customizing data cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the ranking values. Every deduction type needs an individual
priority. The ranking determines the calculation sequence of the
deduction types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_CUST010 - Deduction types &1 and &2 share same ranking &3; cannot save ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_CUST010 indicates that there is a conflict in the ranking of deduction types in the system. Specifically, it means that two deduction types are assigned the same ranking value, which is not allowed. This can occur in the context of managing deductions in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Ranking: The primary cause of this error is that two deduction types have been assigned the same ranking number. In SAP, ranking is used to determine the order in which deductions are processed, and each deduction type must have a unique ranking.
  Configuration Error: This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the deduction type settings or during the creation of new deduction types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each deduction type has a unique ranking. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the Deduction Types: Check the deduction types mentioned in the error message (represented as &1 and &2) and their associated rankings (represented as &3).
  
  
  Access Deduction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code for maintaining deduction types (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant path for deduction types, which is usually found under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Deductions > Define Deduction Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Rankings:
  
  Look for the deduction types that are causing the conflict.
  Check their ranking values and identify the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify Rankings:
  
  Change the ranking of one of the deduction types to a unique value that does not conflict with others.
  Ensure that all deduction types have distinct rankings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to deduction types and their configuration for more detailed instructions.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the deduction processing to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are captured in a transport request for movement to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.