How To Fix NI042 - Condition type & not relevant to automatic document adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Condition type & not relevant to automatic document adjustment

What causes this issue?

Condition type &V1& (application &V2&, use &V3&) for condition table
&V4& is not relevant for automatic document adjustment.

System Response

The system cannot perform the function you requested.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the automatic document adjustment function for
condition type &V1&, you must maintain the Customizing data for the
document categories concerned.
If relevant documents already exist in the system, you must recompile
the document index for the document category.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Purchase order/scheduling agreement

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

<ds:TRAN.OMHJ>Perform function</>
<ds:TRAN.OWIA>Perform function</>
<ds:TRAN.OMHJ>Perform function</>
Order quantity optimizing
<ds:TRAN.OWIA>Perform function</>
Pricing
<ds:TRAN.OWV2>Perform function</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI042 - Condition type & not relevant to automatic document adjustment ?

  The SAP error message NI042 ("Condition type & not relevant to automatic document adjustment") typically occurs in the context of pricing and billing processes within SAP. This error indicates that a specific condition type is not set up to be adjusted automatically during document processing, which can lead to issues in billing or invoice adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type in question may not be configured for automatic adjustments in the pricing procedure. This can happen if the condition type is not marked as relevant for automatic document adjustments in the configuration settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being processed may not allow for the automatic adjustment of certain condition types.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not include the condition type or may not be set up to handle it correctly.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or user exits that prevent the automatic adjustment of certain condition types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (Maintain Condition Types).
  Find the condition type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the "Relevance for Automatic Document Adjustment" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures) to review the pricing procedure assigned to the document.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being processed (e.g., billing document, sales order).
  Ensure that the document type allows for the automatic adjustment of the relevant condition types.
  
  
  
  Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might affect the pricing or adjustment logic, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document adjustment process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and condition types for a deeper understanding of how they interact.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NI042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.