How To Fix PRICING_CONS_TEST016 - Both the excl. grps can't 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: 016

• Message text: Both the excl. grps can't 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_TEST016 - Both the excl. grps can't be initial in line &1 in proc &2 appln &3. ?

  The SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST016 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing conditions in a sales document or purchasing document. Specifically, the error states that both exclusion groups cannot be initial (empty) for a particular line item in the specified process and application. This typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures where certain conditions are expected to be defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The pricing procedure requires that at least one exclusion group is defined for the condition types involved in the pricing. If both exclusion groups are empty, the system cannot determine how to process the pricing conditions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure where the exclusion groups are not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Condition Types: The condition types used in the pricing procedure may not be properly assigned to the exclusion groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK11 (Create Condition) to check if the necessary condition records exist for the relevant condition types.
  Ensure that the condition records are maintained for the pricing procedure being used.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Check the condition types and ensure that they are assigned to the correct exclusion groups.
  Make sure that at least one exclusion group is populated for the relevant condition types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Exclusion Groups:
  
  If both exclusion groups are empty, you may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that at least one of them is populated with the appropriate condition types.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure again by creating or changing the document that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: You can also search the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRICING_CONS_TEST016 error in your SAP system.