How To Fix PRC_PRI196 - Inactive due to active condition(s) in exclusion group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Inactive due to active condition(s) in exclusion group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI196 - Inactive due to active condition(s) in exclusion group &1 ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI196 indicates that a pricing condition is inactive because there are active conditions in the exclusion group specified. This typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the SAP Pricing module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have defined an exclusion group for certain pricing conditions.
  There are active conditions that belong to the same exclusion group, which prevents the condition you are trying to activate from being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Exclusion Group: Check the exclusion group mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1). You can find this in the condition record or pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  Review Active Conditions: Look for any active conditions that belong to the same exclusion group. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the condition records in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11, VK12).
  Checking the condition types that are part of the exclusion group.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Adjust Conditions: Depending on your business requirements, you can either:
  
  Deactivate the active conditions that are causing the conflict.
  Adjust the pricing procedure or the conditions to ensure that the necessary conditions can coexist without conflict.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating certain conditions, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's pricing strategy documentation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are used in SAP to manage which pricing conditions can be applied together. If one condition is active, others in the same group cannot be applied.
  Condition Records: These are the specific entries that define the pricing conditions for various scenarios (e.g., discounts, surcharges).
  Pricing Procedure: This is a sequence of steps that SAP follows to determine the final price of a product or service based on various conditions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Pricing.