How To Fix /DSD/PR_MSG101 - Sales area &1/&2/&3: Use different types for header and item conditions!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/PR_MSG -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Sales area &1/&2/&3: Use different types for header and item conditions!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG101 - Sales area &1/&2/&3: Use different types for header and item conditions! ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG101 indicates that there is a mismatch between the types of conditions defined for the header and item levels in a sales document. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in the SAP system, particularly in the SAP DSD (Direct Store Delivery) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The header conditions (e.g., total discounts, surcharges) and item conditions (e.g., item-specific discounts) are defined with different types or categories. For example, if the header condition is a discount type and the item condition is a surcharge type, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  The configuration settings in the pricing procedure do not align correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot process the sales document due to conflicting condition types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/08).
  Ensure that the condition types used for header and item conditions are compatible and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Verify the condition types assigned to the sales document. Make sure that the header and item conditions are of the same type or compatible types.
  If necessary, adjust the condition types in the pricing procedure to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Document:
  
  If the sales document has already been created, you may need to adjust the conditions manually. Check the conditions in the sales order or invoice and ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to pricing procedures and condition types to understand the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the sales document creation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message /DSD/PR_MSG101.