How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON040 - Referencing only at header level not allowed if the determination is off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Referencing only at header level not allowed if the determination is off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON040 - Referencing only at header level not allowed if the determination is off ?

  The SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON040 typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) and is related to the handling of item-level and header-level data in sales documents, particularly when dealing with conditions or pricing.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an attempt to reference certain data or conditions at the header level when the system is configured to not allow such references. This usually happens when:
  
  Condition Determination Settings: The condition determination is set to "off" for the document type or the specific sales order, which means that the system expects all relevant data to be processed at the item level rather than at the header level.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition records that leads to this inconsistency.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not support header-level references for the specific conditions being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Ensure that the condition records are correctly set up and that they are applicable at the item level. If you need to use header-level conditions, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Verify the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Make sure that it allows for the necessary condition types to be processed at the header level if that is your intention.
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If you need to allow header-level references, you may need to adjust the settings for the document type in the configuration. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the specific configuration settings that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the pricing or conditions are being applied as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the behavior of condition determination.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SD configuration for further assistance.