How To Fix O4167 - Condition type & is formula-based. Mass price changes cannot be made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Condition type & is formula-based. Mass price changes cannot be made

What causes this issue?

Within purchasing, condition record prices for Info. records, Contracts
and Scheduling agreements can be maintained using the Mass Price Change
process. Using this method, it is possible to increase the rates of all
the records selected, by either a fixed amount or a percentage. This
type of increment is meaningless in the context of a formula and
average condition record, where there is no actual rate data stored.
Prices should therefore not be maintained in this way.

System Response

An error is raised if a formula based condition type is specified in
the selection criteria.

How to fix this error?

Formulae can be maintained directly within Condition Records, Info.
records, Quantity Contracts and Scheduling agreements by using the
Formula Maintenance function. If you want to increase prices accross a
range of vendors or materials and still use formula based prices, then
you should consider using a seperate discount/surcharge condition type
for that purpose.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4167 - Condition type & is formula-based. Mass price changes cannot be made ?

  The SAP error message O4167 indicates that you are trying to perform a mass price change for a condition type that is formula-based. Formula-based condition types are calculated based on specific formulas rather than being set to a fixed value, which means that they cannot be directly changed in bulk through mass change transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the condition type you are attempting to modify is defined as formula-based in the pricing procedure. This means that the value of the condition type is derived from a calculation rather than being a static value that can be updated directly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a few options:
  
  
  Manual Adjustment: If you need to change the values for a formula-based condition type, you will have to do it manually for each relevant record. This may involve navigating to the specific pricing document and adjusting the values as needed.
  
  
  Review the Formula: If the formula-based condition type is not yielding the expected results, you may need to review the formula itself. This can be done in the condition type configuration (transaction code: V/06 for condition types). Ensure that the formula is set up correctly and is calculating the values as intended.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you need to apply a mass change, consider whether there are alternative condition types that are not formula-based that can be used for your mass changes. You may also explore using custom programs or scripts (e.g., ABAP) to update the values if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of changing formula-based condition types and to explore any potential workarounds.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the pricing procedure and condition types are configured correctly for your business needs. Sometimes, it may be necessary to adjust the configuration to better suit your requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/06: Change Condition Types
  V/08: Mass Change of Conditions
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understanding how pricing procedures work in SAP can help you better manage condition types and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on handling formula-based condition types.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and that you are following the correct processes as defined by your organization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the O4167 error and manage your pricing conditions effectively.