How To Fix FVD_COND_VERIFIER_D018 - No product category entered for condition item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_COND_VERIFIER_D - 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_VERIFIER_D018 - No product category entered for condition item ?

  The SAP error message FVD_COND_VERIFIER_D018 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 sales documents, where the system expects a product category to be defined for the condition item but finds it missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Category: The most common cause is that the product category has not been assigned to the condition item in the pricing procedure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition records.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently left the product category field blank when creating or modifying the condition record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) and check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition.
  Ensure that the product category is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly configured to require a product category.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Category:
  
  If the product category is missing, you can assign it by editing the condition record or the pricing procedure configuration.
  Make sure that the product category is relevant for the specific condition type being used.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data has the correct product category assigned. You can check this in transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to properly set up the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in pricing, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the condition processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product category is correctly assigned to the condition item in your SAP system.