How To Fix NI015 - Condition type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Condition type & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI015 - Condition type & not found ?

  The SAP error message NI015 ("Condition type & not found") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when working with sales documents, purchase orders, or pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified condition type in the relevant pricing procedure or condition records.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The specified condition type is not defined in the pricing procedure being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the required condition type.
  Condition Records Not Created: There may be no condition records created for the specified condition type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the condition type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure configuration.
  Ensure that the condition type in question is included in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create condition records for the missing condition type if they do not exist.
  Ensure that the records are created for the correct combination of key fields (e.g., customer, material, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type being used is compatible with the pricing procedure and condition types.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) to ensure that the condition types are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the condition types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the condition type is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the NI015 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NI015 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.