How To Fix FVD_COND_VERIFIER018 - No product category entered for condition item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_COND_VERIFIER - Condition Verifier

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No product category entered for condition item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_COND_VERIFIER018 - No product category entered for condition item ?

  The SAP error message FVD_COND_VERIFIER018 indicates that there is no product category entered for a condition item in a pricing procedure. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing, discounts, or surcharges.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Product Category: The condition record for the pricing procedure does not have a product category assigned, which is required for the system to determine how to apply the condition.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle the specific condition type or product category.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the product category was not specified or was incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) and check the condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the product category is correctly specified for the condition item.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly assigned to the pricing procedure and that it is set up to require a product category.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Categories:
  
  If necessary, maintain the product categories in the relevant master data (e.g., material master) to ensure that they are available for use in pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material or product for which you are trying to create or change the condition has a valid product category assigned in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the condition types used in your pricing procedure and their requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.