How To Fix IPC_BASE006 - Context 'null' not admissible in protocol line

IPC_BASE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPC_BASE - Messages for IPC Base

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Context 'null' not admissible in protocol line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPC_BASE006 - Context 'null' not admissible in protocol line ?

  The SAP error message IPC_BASE006, which states "Context 'null' not admissible in protocol line," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition techniques within SAP's pricing engine. This error is related to the Integrated Product Configuration (IPC) and can arise due to various reasons, often linked to the configuration of pricing conditions or the way the pricing procedure is set up.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Context: The error indicates that a required context for the pricing procedure is not defined or is set to 'null'. This can happen if the pricing procedure is not correctly configured to handle the specific conditions or if the context is not properly assigned.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing conditions, such as missing or incorrect entries in the condition records.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data or transaction data that are being processed can lead to this error. For example, if a product