How To Fix O4180 - The condition selected is formula-based. Price defaulted to & & per & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: The condition selected is formula-based. Price defaulted to & & per & &

What causes this issue?

When outline agreements are created, the system reads the net value
which was entered and modifies this using any valid conditions which
may apply. This net value is then used to create a condition record
when the document is posted.
If the condition record used is formula and average based, then the
condition rate is zero (the value is calculated using a formula).
However, since the net price is a required field when creating outline
agreements, a value has been defaulted to enable further processing of
the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4180 - The condition selected is formula-based. Price defaulted to & & per & & ?

  The SAP error message O4180 indicates that the pricing condition you are trying to use is formula-based, and as a result, the system has defaulted the price to a specific value. This message typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or pricing procedures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Formula-Based Condition: The pricing condition you are trying to apply is defined as formula-based in the pricing procedure. This means that the price is calculated based on a formula rather than being a fixed value.
  Missing Data: The necessary data or parameters required for the formula to calculate the price may be missing or not properly configured.
  Condition Records: There may not be any valid condition records for the pricing condition you are trying to use, leading the system to default to a predefined value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that the condition records for the pricing condition are correctly maintained. You can do this using transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) to check if the necessary records exist.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document is correctly configured and that the formula-based condition is set up properly. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  Check Formula Logic: If the condition is formula-based, review the formula logic to ensure it is correctly defined and that all required fields are populated. You may need to consult with your SAP functional consultant or developer to understand the formula's requirements.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the pricing procedure during the sales order creation process to see where the calculation is failing or defaulting.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and formula-based pricing for additional insights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  VK13 (Display Condition)
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: Understanding how pricing procedures work in SAP SD is crucial. You can find more information in the SAP Help Portal or through training materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling formula-based pricing conditions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD pricing.