How To Fix RECD162 - There is an inactive adjustment for this condition type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: There is an inactive adjustment for this condition type

What causes this issue?

Check the change before you make a manual change.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD162 - There is an inactive adjustment for this condition type ?

  The SAP error message RECD162, which states "There is an inactive adjustment for this condition type," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that there is an adjustment condition type that is not active, which is preventing the system from processing the pricing correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Condition Type: The condition type associated with the pricing adjustment is not active in the system. This can happen if the condition type has been deactivated or if it has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, or the condition type may not be included in the pricing procedure.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like customer or material master) may not be set up to use the condition type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Condition Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Check the status of the condition type that is causing the error. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to view and modify the pricing procedure.
  Make sure that the condition type is correctly configured and active in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master and material master records to ensure that they are set up to use the condition type.
  Use transaction codes XD02 (for customer) and MM02 (for material) to review and update the necessary records.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing in a sales order or quotation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  V/08: View and modify pricing procedures.
  VK11: Create condition records.
  VK12: Change condition records.
  VK13: Display condition records.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECD162 error and ensure that your pricing adjustments are processed correctly.