How To Fix OB066 - Pricing error: number of excise duty conditions must be 0, 1 or 6

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Pricing error: number of excise duty conditions must be 0, 1 or 6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB066 - Pricing error: number of excise duty conditions must be 0, 1 or 6 ?

  The SAP error message OB066, which states "Pricing error: number of excise duty conditions must be 0, 1 or 6," typically occurs in the context of pricing and tax calculations in SAP, particularly when dealing with excise duties in sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  This error is related to the configuration of excise duty conditions in the pricing procedure. The number of excise duty conditions that can be applied to a transaction is restricted to specific values (0, 1, or 6). The error can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may be incorrectly configured to allow an invalid number of excise duty conditions.
  Data Entry Issues: The sales order or invoice may have been entered with an incorrect number of excise duty conditions.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may not be set up correctly to handle excise duties.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure allows for the correct number of excise duty conditions (0, 1, or 6).
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for excise duties in transaction code VK11 or VK12 to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the conditions are not duplicated or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Order/Invoice:
  
  Review the sales order or invoice that triggered the error. Check the excise duty conditions applied and ensure they conform to the allowed values.
  If necessary, adjust the conditions in the document.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master and customer master data to ensure that they are configured to handle excise duties correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant fields for excise duty are filled out properly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and excise duties.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Excise Duty: This is a type of indirect tax imposed on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of goods. In SAP, excise duties are often managed through specific condition types in the pricing procedure.
  Pricing Procedure: This is a set of rules that determine how prices are calculated in sales documents. It includes various condition types, including those for taxes and duties.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: To view and maintain pricing procedures.
  VK11/VK12: To create or change condition records for pricing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OB066 error in SAP.