How To Fix O4108 - Formula and average condition & cannot be processed manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Formula and average condition & cannot be processed manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4108 - Formula and average condition & cannot be processed manually ?

  The SAP error message O4108, which states "Formula and average condition & cannot be processed manually," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in SAP's pricing procedure. This error indicates that there is an issue with how a specific condition type is set up or processed, particularly when it involves formulas or average conditions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Formula Condition Type: The condition type in question may be defined as a formula condition type, which means it relies on other conditions to calculate its value. If the system cannot determine the necessary values to compute the formula, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Average Condition: If the condition type is set up to calculate an average (e.g., average price), and the necessary data is not available or cannot be processed, this error can occur.
  
  
  Manual Processing Restrictions: The error indicates that the condition cannot be processed manually, which means that the system expects it to be calculated automatically based on the defined pricing procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/06).
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly set up, especially if it is a formula or average condition. Check the formula logic and ensure that all required conditions are defined and available.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document (Transaction code: V/08).
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that it is correctly sequenced.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that all prerequisite conditions that the formula or average condition relies on are available and correctly populated in the document.
  Check if the necessary master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Test the pricing in a controlled environment (like a test system) to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data or configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the condition type and its expected behavior.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/06 - Condition Type Configuration
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: You can refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on pricing and condition types.
  
  
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) pricing.