How To Fix O3171 - Condition VPRS determined finally during saving of the activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Condition VPRS determined finally during saving of the activity

What causes this issue?

The costs for this item (an IS-Oil BoM header item) are the sum of the
component costs for the bill of material. During the new pricing for
the item, the costs are taken from the header material master record.
That value is changed and replaced by the sum of the calculated
component costs when saving.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3171 - Condition VPRS determined finally during saving of the activity ?

  The SAP error message O3171, which states "Condition VPRS determined finally during saving of the activity," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents or billing processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the pricing condition type VPRS (cost condition) during the saving of a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition records for VPRS may not be maintained properly in the system. This can happen if the pricing procedure does not have the necessary condition records for the relevant material or customer.
  
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in determining the VPRS condition.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (like material master or customer master) that affect the pricing determination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the pricing conditions.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate pricing conditions, they may be causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that the condition records for VPRS are maintained correctly. You can do this by navigating to the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing condition records).
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document is correct and includes the VPRS condition type. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the material master and customer master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect pricing.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify pricing conditions.
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic: If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to pricing, review the code to ensure it is functioning as expected and not causing the error.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records), and SPRO (for configuration).
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: Understand how pricing procedures are configured in SAP, including the sequence of condition types and their determination.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed explanations of pricing conditions and procedures.
  
  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 assistance.