How To Fix RFM_PSST_MSG033 - No grouping: SO &1; Field attribute &2 has an initial value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PSST_MSG - Message Class for PSST

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No grouping: SO &1; Field attribute &2 has an initial value

What causes this issue?

No grouping performed when the attributes of a sales order (which is
also defined as an attribute in the PSST grouping rule) is left empty.

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 RFM_PSST_MSG033 - No grouping: SO &1; Field attribute &2 has an initial value ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG033 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping of a sales order (SO) due to a field attribute having an initial value. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with pricing, conditions, or other attributes that require grouping for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Value: The error suggests that a specific field attribute (denoted by &2) is not populated (i.e., it has an initial value). This can happen if the data is incomplete or if certain conditions are not met during the sales order processing.
  Grouping Requirement: The system expects certain fields to have values that allow for proper grouping of sales orders. If these fields are empty, the system cannot proceed with the grouping logic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure or condition records that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Values: Review the sales order in question (identified by &1) and check the specific field attribute (identified by &2). Ensure that all required fields are populated with valid data.
  Review Pricing Procedure: If the error is related to pricing, check the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that all necessary condition types and fields are correctly defined and that they have valid values.
  Data Completeness: Ensure that all relevant data for the sales order is complete. This includes customer master data, material master data, and any other related information that might affect the sales order processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating this error to identify the exact point of failure and the conditions leading to the initial value.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to investigate the sales order in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.