How To Fix J#020 - The specified CF type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J# -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The specified CF type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J#020 - The specified CF type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J#020 indicates that the specified condition type (CF type) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing, where the system is unable to find the condition type that is being referenced in a pricing procedure or during the execution of a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type specified in the pricing procedure or transaction may be misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The condition type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the condition type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and verify if the specified condition type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure that is being used. Ensure that the condition type is correctly included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the condition type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import or activate the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the condition type or pricing procedure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/02: Change Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to condition types and pricing procedures.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and other resources can provide detailed information on configuring pricing and condition types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the J#020 error message in SAP.