How To Fix KV874 - DO NOT USE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 874

• Message text: DO NOT USE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV874 - DO NOT USE ?

  The SAP error message KV874 "DO NOT USE" typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or usage of a particular condition type in the pricing procedure. This error is often encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when dealing with pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type may be marked as "do not use" in the configuration settings. This can happen if the condition type is obsolete or not intended for use in the current pricing procedure.
  Pricing Procedure Assignment: The pricing procedure may not be correctly assigned to the sales document type or may not include the condition type in its sequence.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that reference the condition type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the pricing logic, they may inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the condition type is active and correctly configured for your pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is in the correct sequence.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the customer and material master data to ensure that they are correctly set up and do not reference any obsolete or inactive condition types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type to understand its intended use and any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved before moving to production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KV874 error and implement a solution to resolve it.