How To Fix J3489 - Condition header mode converted from 'change' to 'insert'

J3489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Condition header mode converted from 'change' to 'insert'

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to change the condition header with the validity
date &V3& for account &V1& in bank area &V2&. No condition header
exists for this date. The mode was changed from change to create,
because the transfer was started with check level '2'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3489 - Condition header mode converted from 'change' to 'insert' ?

  The SAP error message J3489, which states "Condition header mode converted from 'change' to 'insert'," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This message indicates that the system has detected a situation where the condition record is being treated differently than expected, specifically that a change operation is being converted to an insert operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Condition Record Status: The error often arises when the system attempts to modify an existing condition record, but the record is not found in the expected state. This can happen if:
  
  The condition record does not exist for the specified key.
  The condition record is locked or not accessible for modification.
  The condition type is set up in a way that does not allow changes under certain circumstances.
  
  
  
  Document Flow: If the document flow or the sequence of operations is not as expected, it may lead to the system interpreting the