How To Fix PRICING_CONS_TEST014 - Excl. assignment for proc. &1 in appln &2 has both the excl. grps initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRICING_CONS_TEST - Message class for pricing customizing consistency checks

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Excl. assignment for proc. &1 in appln &2 has both the excl. grps initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST014 - Excl. assignment for proc. &1 in appln &2 has both the excl. grps initial ?

  The SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST014 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the pricing procedure in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the exclusion assignment for the pricing procedure (indicated by &1) in the application (indicated by &2) has both exclusion groups set to initial (i.e., not defined).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The pricing procedure is configured with exclusion groups that are not properly defined or assigned.
  Both exclusion groups in the pricing procedure are left blank or not assigned any values, which leads to ambiguity in how the pricing should be processed.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the pricing condition records or the pricing procedure itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for pricing procedures) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  Locate the pricing procedure indicated by &1 and check the exclusion groups assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define Exclusion Groups:
  
  Ensure that the exclusion groups are properly defined. If they are not defined, you need to assign valid exclusion groups to the pricing procedure.
  You can define exclusion groups in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records related to the pricing procedure to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the relevant conditions are active.
  Use transaction codes like VK11 or VK31 to maintain condition records.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure in a sales order or relevant transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or pricing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are used in pricing to determine whether certain conditions should be excluded based on the presence of other conditions. Proper configuration is crucial for accurate pricing.
  Pricing Procedure: This is a set of rules that determine how prices are calculated in sales documents. It includes various condition types and their sequence.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Define Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK31: Change Condition
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PRICING_CONS_TEST014 error and ensure that your pricing procedure is correctly configured.