How To Fix NAA159 - Inactive document conditions are ignored (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Inactive document conditions are ignored (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The document conditions contain both active and non-activate data
records for the condition record that is to be processed.
Non-active data records are not included in valuation and are therefore
not relevant for the update of business volume.

System Response

Only active data records are used for the update.
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The indicator for activating and deactivating data records is displayed
on the details screen for the document condition.
A condition can be deactivated by e.g. deleting the document item or
condition exclusion. The indicator is also deactivated for statistical
document items (e.g. main item for generic articles).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA159 - Inactive document conditions are ignored (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message NAA159, which states "Inactive document conditions are ignored (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This message indicates that there are condition records that are inactive, and as a result, they are not being considered in the pricing determination process.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Condition Records: The primary cause of this error is that the condition records for pricing are marked as inactive. This can happen if the records were manually set to inactive or if they have expired.
  Condition Type Settings: The condition type may have settings that prevent it from being used in certain scenarios.
  Document Status: The document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) may not meet the criteria for the condition records to be active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records related to the pricing.
  Ensure that the relevant condition records are active. If they are inactive, you can activate them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type. Ensure that the condition types you need are included and correctly configured.
  You can find this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is set up to use the relevant condition types. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with NAA159.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the pricing determination again to ensure that the conditions are now being considered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  SPRO - Access to configuration settings
  
  
  Message Class: The message NAA159 belongs to a specific message class. You can look up related messages in the same class for further insights.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional context and user experiences related to this error.
  
  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 condition records.