How To Fix JB084 - An account with a reference has no conditions of its own

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 084

• Message text: An account with a reference has no conditions of its own

What causes this issue?

Account with reference means that the conditions contained in the
referenced account will be used when the account is costed.

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?

From the initial screen in account maintenance, you can determine the
reference account for an account via <zh>attributes</>.
If you are in sub-area 'attributes' for an account with reference, you
can go to the initial screen for account maintenance via <zh>reference
account</>. The parameters for reference accounts have default values.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB084 - An account with a reference has no conditions of its own ?

  The SAP error message JB084, "An account with a reference has no conditions of its own," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that the system is trying to determine pricing for a specific account (customer or vendor) that is set up to reference another account, but it does not have its own specific pricing conditions defined.
  Cause:
  
  Reference Account: The account in question is set up to reference another account (e.g., a customer is referencing a customer group or another customer).
  Missing Conditions: The referenced account has pricing conditions defined, but the account itself does not have any specific conditions set up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition records for the account in question and verify if there are any specific conditions defined for that account.
  If not, you may need to create condition records for the account.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to create or update the condition records for the specific account.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly set up for the account.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the account to ensure it is correctly configured to handle references and conditions.
  Make sure that the pricing procedure allows for the use of reference accounts and that it is set up to pull in conditions from the referenced account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to pricing and condition records to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (Display Condition), and V/06 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify condition records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and conditions.