How To Fix K/829 - Condition type "&1" is not active and cannot be transferred to CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Condition type "&1" is not active and cannot be transferred to CO-PA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/829 - Condition type "&1" is not active and cannot be transferred to CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message K/829 indicates that a specific condition type (denoted as "&1") is not active and therefore cannot be transferred to CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises in the context of pricing and profitability analysis when the system attempts to transfer data that includes inactive condition types.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Condition Type: The primary cause of this error is that the condition type specified in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings in the pricing procedure or the condition type itself.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure or may not be assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Master Data Issues: The condition type may not be relevant for the specific master data (like customer or material) being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Condition Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Find the condition type that is causing the error and ensure it is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Go to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Verify that the condition type is assigned to the correct pricing procedure for the sales document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that the condition type is applicable.
  Make sure that the necessary condition records exist for the condition type in question.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the condition type is being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  VK13 (Display Condition)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific condition type.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K/829 error and ensure that the condition type can be successfully transferred to CO-PA.