How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES231 - Condition & is not allowed for this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Condition & is not allowed for this transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES231 - Condition & is not allowed for this transaction ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES231, which states "Condition & is not allowed for this transaction," typically occurs in the context of pricing or conditions in SAP, particularly within the SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that a specific condition type is not permitted for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be configured correctly in the pricing procedure for the specific transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain condition types are restricted to specific transaction types. If you are trying to use a condition type that is not allowed for the current transaction, this error will occur.
  Missing Condition Records: If the condition type is valid but there are no condition records maintained for it, the system may throw this error.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific condition type in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pricing procedure (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant pricing procedure and check if the condition type is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is allowed for the specific transaction type you are working with.
  Check the condition type settings in the condition maintenance (Transaction code: VK11/VK12) to ensure it is active and has valid records.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  If the condition type is valid but lacks records, create or maintain the necessary condition records using the appropriate transaction (VK11 for creating, VK12 for changing).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the condition type in the transaction. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to the condition type and its allowed transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.