How To Fix PV596 - Select only &1, &2 or &3 for price determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Select only &1, &2 or &3 for price determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV596 - Select only &1, &2 or &3 for price determination ?

  The SAP error message PV596 ("Select only &1, &2 or &3 for price determination") typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the selection of pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Multiple Condition Types: The pricing procedure is set up in such a way that it allows for multiple condition types to be selected for price determination, but the system is configured to allow only specific ones (e.g., &1, &2, or &3).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition records that leads to the selection of an invalid condition type.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the pricing conditions may not align with the expected configuration, leading to the selection of an unsupported condition type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PV596 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the condition types you are trying to use are correctly configured and allowed in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the relevant condition types.
  Ensure that the condition records are maintained correctly and that they correspond to the allowed condition types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration in the pricing procedure to allow for the required condition types.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for guidance on how to modify the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try to simulate the pricing determination with different combinations of condition types to identify which specific combination is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PV596 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.