How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT726 - Group condition must be marked in this constellation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Group condition must be marked in this constellation

What causes this issue?

The entry of the group key routine or flag 'rounding difference
clearing' is only permitted for group conditions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the group condition flag.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT726 - Group condition must be marked in this constellation ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT726, which states "Group condition must be marked in this constellation," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing in sales documents or purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a pricing condition that is expected to be a group condition, but it has not been marked as such in the system. Group conditions are used when a discount or surcharge applies to a group of items rather than to individual items. If the system expects a group condition but it is not set up correctly, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) depending on your needs.
  Look for the specific condition record that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the condition is marked as a group condition if it is intended to be one. This can usually be done by checking the relevant checkbox in the condition record.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchasing document. Ensure that the group condition is correctly defined in the pricing procedure.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Sales and Distribution or Materials Management, depending on your context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and group conditions to ensure you understand the requirements and setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 (for creating, changing, and displaying condition records).
  SPRO (for configuration settings).
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: 
  
  Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP and how group conditions are defined within them.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.