How To Fix FICO1382 - Condition type &1 and ref. condition type &2: Different date categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Condition type &1 and ref. condition type &2: Different date categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1382 - Condition type &1 and ref. condition type &2: Different date categories ?

  The SAP error message FICO1382 indicates that there is a mismatch in the date categories for the specified condition types in a pricing or financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or in financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The condition type specified (e.g., &1) and the reference condition type (e.g., &2) have different date categories assigned to them. 
  Date categories determine how the system interprets the validity of the condition records, such as whether they are valid for a specific date range or if they are based on a specific posting date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for pricing condition types) or OBQ1 (for financial condition types) to review the configuration of the condition types involved.
  Verify the date categories assigned to both condition types. They should be consistent.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Categories:
  
  If the date categories are different, you may need to adjust one of the condition types to match the other. This may involve changing the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for both condition types to ensure they are set up correctly and that the dates align with the expected validity periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of changing date categories and to ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing or financial transactions process correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/06 for maintaining pricing condition types.
  OBQ1 for maintaining financial condition types.
  VK11 for creating condition records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on condition types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FICO1382 error and implement a solution to resolve it.