How To Fix J3490 - Condition item mode converted from 'insert' to 'change'

J3490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 490

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

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to create an item with condition type &V3& for
account &V1& in bank area &V2&. An item with the same validity date and
the same level already exists for this condition type. The mode was
changed from insert to change, 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 J3490 - Condition item mode converted from 'insert' to 'change' ?

  The SAP error message J3490, which states "Condition item mode converted from 'insert' to 'change'," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions. This message indicates that the system has detected a situation where a condition record that was intended to be inserted is instead being treated as a change to an existing condition record.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Condition Record: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing condition record for the same condition type, which has the same key fields (like material, customer, etc.) as the one you are trying to insert. The system recognizes that it cannot insert a new record because it conflicts with an existing one.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: Sometimes, incorrect or incomplete data entry can lead to the system misinterpreting the intended action.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for condition types may also influence how