How To Fix PRICING_CONS_TEST015 - Second Excl.grp has to be initial in line &1 in proc &2 appln &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Second Excl.grp has to be initial in line &1 in proc &2 appln &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST015 - Second Excl.grp has to be initial in line &1 in proc &2 appln &3. ?

  The SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST015 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing condition records in the pricing procedure. Specifically, the error states that the "Second Excl.grp has to be initial" for a particular line item in the specified procedure, application, and document.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the pricing procedure is configured to require that the second exclusion group (Excl.grp) must be empty (initial) for certain conditions. If the second exclusion group is populated when it should not be, the system triggers this error. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the pricing procedure.
  Misconfiguration of condition records that are being used in the transaction.
  A specific condition type that is not set up correctly in relation to exclusion groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  Find the pricing procedure that is being used in the transaction.
  Review the condition types and their settings, particularly focusing on the exclusion groups.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant condition types.
  Ensure that the second exclusion group is not populated for the conditions that are causing the error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Condition Types:
  
  If necessary, adjust the condition types to ensure they are set up correctly in relation to the exclusion groups.
  Make sure that the condition types that should not have a second exclusion group are configured accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure again in the relevant transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are used in pricing to determine how certain conditions interact with each other. If a condition is assigned to an exclusion group, it can prevent other conditions from being applied if they are also in the same group.
  Pricing Procedure: This is a sequence of condition types that determine how pricing is calculated in sales and distribution processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PRICING_CONS_TEST015 error in your SAP system.