How To Fix EI878 - Statistical value condition can only be changed or displayed

EI878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Statistical value condition can only be changed or displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI878 - Statistical value condition can only be changed or displayed ?

  The SAP error message EI878, which states "Statistical value condition can only be changed or displayed," typically occurs in the context of managing conditions in pricing or procurement documents. This error indicates that the condition type in question is set as a statistical condition, which means it is used for reporting purposes and cannot be modified in the same way as standard conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Statistical Condition Type: The condition type involved is defined as a statistical condition in the system. Statistical conditions are used to collect data for reporting and analysis but do not affect pricing directly.
  Document Status: The document (e.g., purchase order, sales order) may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain conditions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the condition type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Display Only: If you encounter this error, you can only view the statistical condition. If you need to make changes, you