How To Fix RECETM217 - &1: Frequency of valuation rule is greater than frequency of condition &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &1: Frequency of valuation rule is greater than frequency of condition &2

What causes this issue?

The valuation frequency must be less than or equal to the payment
frequency because the interest calculation has to take place at least
whenever a payment is posted.

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?

Use a lower valuation frequency for the valuation rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM217 - &1: Frequency of valuation rule is greater than frequency of condition &2 ?

  The SAP error message RECETM217 indicates that there is a mismatch between the frequency of a valuation rule and the frequency of a condition in the context of a pricing or valuation process. This typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing procedures, where the system expects certain frequencies to align but finds that they do not.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The frequency of the valuation rule (e.g., how often the valuation is applied) is greater than the frequency of the condition (e.g., how often the condition is evaluated).
  This can happen if the configuration settings for the valuation rules and conditions are not aligned properly, leading to inconsistencies in how pricing is calculated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the valuation rules and conditions in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the frequency of the valuation rule is set appropriately and matches the frequency of the condition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Frequencies:
  
  If necessary, adjust the frequency of either the valuation rule or the condition to ensure they are compatible. This may involve changing the settings in the pricing procedure or the condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure being used to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the valuation rules and conditions as intended.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the error is resolved and that pricing calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring valuation rules and conditions, as well as best practices for maintaining consistency in pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to an SAP consultant or support team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into specific configurations and potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures) to access and modify condition records and pricing procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of pricing procedures, condition types, and valuation rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.