How To Fix O4184 - Formula and average condition cannot also be a group/header condition

O4184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Formula and average condition cannot also be a group/header condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4184 - Formula and average condition cannot also be a group/header condition ?

  The SAP error message O4184, which states "Formula and average condition cannot also be a group/header condition," typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing and conditions management, particularly when working with condition records in pricing procedures.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define a condition type in a way that is not allowed by the system's logic. Specifically, it indicates that you are trying to use a formula or average condition type as both a group condition and a header condition simultaneously. In SAP, certain condition types are designed to be used in specific contexts, and mixing these contexts can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Condition Types: Check the condition types you are using in your pricing procedure. Ensure that you are not trying to apply a formula or average condition type as both a group condition and a header condition.
  
  
  Adjust Condition