How To Fix FICO1361 - Condition type and condition must have same differentiation categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Condition type and condition must have same differentiation categories

What causes this issue?

The differentiation categories of condition type &V1& and the condition
are different. The differentiation categories of the relevant condition
type were changed after the condition was created. This is not
permitted.

System Response

The system cannot process your entries.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible for Customizing of condition types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1361 - Condition type and condition must have same differentiation categories ?

  The SAP error message FICO1361, which states "Condition type and condition must have same differentiation categories," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in the SAP system, particularly within the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the differentiation categories of the condition type and the condition record being processed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Differentiation Categories Mismatch: The condition type you are using has a specific differentiation category (e.g., based on sales organization, distribution channel, etc.), and the condition record you are trying to apply does not match this category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the condition type settings or the condition records that leads to this mismatch.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records may have been created with different differentiation settings than those defined for the condition type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1361 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Verify the differentiation categories assigned to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records associated with the condition type.
  Ensure that the differentiation categories of the condition records match those of the condition type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Differentiation Categories:
  
  If necessary, adjust the differentiation categories in either the condition type or the condition records to ensure they are aligned.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the differentiation categories or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Differentiation Categories: These are settings that determine how conditions are differentiated in pricing. Common categories include sales organization, distribution channel, and customer group.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure in SAP defines how prices are calculated and which condition types are used. Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to avoid such errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (Display Condition), and SPRO for configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FICO1361 error in your SAP system.