How To Fix FICO1356 - Condition type &1 requires differentiation category &2

FICO1356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Condition type &1 requires differentiation category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1356 - Condition type &1 requires differentiation category &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1356, which states "Condition type &1 requires differentiation category &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in the SAP system, particularly within the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or a missing configuration related to the condition type and its differentiation category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type specified in the error message is not properly configured to handle the differentiation category indicated.
  Incorrect Condition Type Usage: The condition type may be used in a context where it is not applicable or where the differentiation category is not set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may not have the necessary settings that align with the condition type and differentiation category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for pricing condition types) or V/07 (for condition types in general).
  Verify the