How To Fix NAA161 - Condition(s) are deactivated for price determination (update with errors)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Condition(s) are deactivated for price determination (update with errors)

What causes this issue?

The condition record determined in the price determination for rebate
arrangement &V1& was not included for the document valuation.
Indicator &V3& (&V4&) excludes the condition from the valuation.
The condition can be excluded from the valuation for the following
reasons:

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

An exclusion indicator exists for the condition type &V2&
Condition type &V2& belongs to a condition exclusion group
The document item is statistical

System Response

The business volume update is not carried out again in the setup of
statistical data.

How to fix this error?

Check the system data. This situation should normally not arise.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your SAP system administrator, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA161 - Condition(s) are deactivated for price determination (update with errors) ?

  The SAP error message NAA161 indicates that there are conditions that have been deactivated for price determination, which can lead to issues during the pricing process in sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Conditions: The most common cause of this error is that certain pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, or taxes) have been deactivated in the system. This can happen due to configuration changes or if the conditions are not maintained properly in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not include the necessary conditions for price determination.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may not have the required pricing information or may have been set up incorrectly.
  Condition Records Missing: There may be missing condition records for the relevant pricing conditions in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Verify the pricing procedure assigned to the document. Ensure that it includes all necessary conditions for price determination.
  Activate Conditions: If certain conditions are deactivated, you may need to activate them in the configuration settings. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records: Ensure that the necessary condition records are maintained for the relevant pricing conditions. You can do this using transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  Review Master Data: Check the customer and material master data to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the relevant pricing information is available.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing issues or the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the pricing determination works as expected without errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.