How To Fix PDD_CUSTOMIZING007 - Maintenance of condition types for usage &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Maintenance of condition types for usage &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDD_CUSTOMIZING007 - Maintenance of condition types for usage &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message PDD_CUSTOMIZING007 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of condition types for a specific usage in the pricing procedure. This error typically arises when you attempt to maintain or modify condition types that are not allowed for the specified usage.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Usage: The condition type you are trying to maintain is not configured for the usage you are working with. Each condition type can be assigned to specific usages, and if you try to modify it for an unsupported usage, this error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow changes to certain condition types for the specified usage.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the condition types for that particular usage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for condition types in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Verify that the condition type you are trying to maintain is indeed allowed for the specified usage. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration or use a different condition type that is permitted.
  
  
  
  Review Usage: 
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct usage for the condition type. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or your SAP functional consultant to confirm the appropriate usage.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to maintain condition types. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify or update your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to condition types and their usages to understand the limitations and configurations better.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Types: These are used in pricing procedures to determine how prices are calculated in sales and distribution processes.
  Usage: Refers to the context in which a condition type can be applied, such as sales, purchasing, or other business processes.
  Pricing Procedure: A sequence of steps that SAP follows to determine the final price of a product or service based on various conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.