How To Fix PRC_PRI194 - Inactive due to exclusion group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Inactive due to exclusion group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI194 - Inactive due to exclusion group &1 ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI194, which states "Inactive due to exclusion group &1," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures or conditions in SAP. This error indicates that a particular pricing condition is inactive because it belongs to an exclusion group that prevents it from being applied in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Exclusion Group: The pricing condition is part of an exclusion group that has been defined in the system. Exclusion groups are used to control which pricing conditions can be applied together. If a condition is part of an exclusion group and another condition that is also part of that group is already applied, the system will deactivate the conflicting condition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or the exclusion group settings that leads to this error.
  Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing condition may not be maintained correctly, leading to the condition being inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exclusion Group Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for pricing procedures) or V/07 (for condition types) in SAP.
  Review the configuration of the exclusion groups to understand which conditions are included and how they interact with each other.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check the condition records for the pricing condition that is inactive. Ensure that the records are maintained correctly and are valid for the relevant sales area, customer, and material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure:
  
  If necessary, modify the pricing procedure to either remove the condition from the exclusion group or adjust the conditions that are being applied to ensure that the desired condition can be active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of the exclusion group and how it affects pricing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality environment to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are defined in the pricing condition configuration and are used to manage how different pricing conditions can coexist.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure determines the sequence and logic of how prices, discounts, and surcharges are calculated in sales documents.
  Condition Types: Each condition type can have specific settings, including whether it is part of an exclusion group.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or pricing configuration.