How To Fix F6303 - Criterion category & is already in use in this subhierarchy

F6303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Criterion category & is already in use in this subhierarchy

What causes this issue?

You have already used this criterion category for a superior item in
this subhierarchy.
If you create a subordinate item, you can only use criterion categories
which were not already used for creating superior commitment items.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a criterion category not yet used to the commitment item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F6303 - Details

• The SAP error message F6303, which states "Criterion category & is already in use in this subhierarchy," typically occurs in the context of managing condition records or pricing procedures in SAP. This error indicates that the criterion category you are trying to use is already assigned to another condition record or is being utilized in a way that conflicts with your current operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The criterion category you are trying to assign is already in use within the same subhierarchy. This can happen if you are trying to create or modify a condition record that conflicts with existing records.
  Hierarchy Structure: The subhierarchy you are working with may have restrictions or rules that prevent the use of the same criterion category in multiple places.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure or condition types that are causing this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing condition records in the