How To Fix M8528 - You cannot edit conditions in the case of free goods

M8528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 528

• Message text: You cannot edit conditions in the case of free goods

What causes this issue?

This item is for free goods. Since items of this kind are valuated at
zero, it does not make sense to enter or display condition values. The
system therefore does not allow this.

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 M8528 - You cannot edit conditions in the case of free goods ?

  The SAP error message M8528, "You cannot edit conditions in the case of free goods," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with free goods in a sales order or pricing procedure. This error indicates that the system does not allow modifications to the pricing conditions for free goods, as they are predefined and meant to be handled automatically by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: The error arises when the system identifies that the item in question is classified as free goods. In SAP, free goods are usually defined in the pricing procedure and are intended to be given without charge, meaning they do not have a price associated with them.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure may have been set up in such a way that it restricts changes to conditions related to free goods.
  Document Type: The document type or sales order type may have specific settings