How To Fix FICO1265 - Only the last condition item does not have to contain a rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Only the last condition item does not have to contain a rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1265 - Only the last condition item does not have to contain a rule ?

  The SAP error message FICO1265, which states "Only the last condition item does not have to contain a rule," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of condition records in pricing procedures, particularly when defining rules for condition items.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you have multiple condition items in a pricing procedure, and all of them are set up to require rules. According to SAP's pricing logic, only the last condition item in a sequence can be left without a rule. This is because the system expects a logical flow of conditions, where each condition item (except the last one) must have a defined rule to determine how the pricing is calculated.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the pricing procedure configuration and ensure that only the last condition item does not have a rule. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Access the Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Identify the Pricing Procedure:
  
  Find the pricing procedure that is causing the error. You may need to check the specific transaction or document type that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Items:
  
  Open the pricing procedure and review the list of condition items.
  Ensure that all condition items except the last one have appropriate rules defined. If any of the preceding condition items do not have rules, you need to either define them or adjust the sequence.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Condition Items:
  
  If necessary, modify the condition items to ensure that only the last one is without a rule. You can do this by either adding rules to the preceding items or rearranging the order of the condition items.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) and VK12 (Change Condition) to manage condition records directly.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in FICO and pricing configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1265 error and ensure that your pricing procedure is correctly configured.