How To Fix /SAPCND/ANALYSIS040 - Condition record is sorted according to lowest priority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ANALYSIS -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Condition record is sorted according to lowest priority

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ANALYSIS040 - Condition record is sorted according to lowest priority ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ANALYSIS040 indicates that a condition record is sorted according to the lowest priority. This typically occurs in the context of pricing, where multiple condition records exist for the same condition type, and the system is unable to determine which record to apply due to priority settings.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Condition Records: There are multiple condition records for the same condition type (e.g., discounts, surcharges) that have overlapping validity periods.
  Priority Settings: The priority of the condition records is not set correctly. The system uses the priority to determine which condition record to apply when multiple records are valid.
  Condition Exclusion: There may be conditions that exclude others based on certain criteria, leading to the lowest priority record being applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Condition Records: Check the condition records for the relevant condition type in the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., VK11, VK12, VK13).
  
  Ensure that the records are set up correctly and that the priorities are assigned appropriately.
  You can use transaction VK31 to view and maintain condition records.
  
  
  
  Adjust Priorities: If you find that the priorities are not set correctly, adjust them so that the most relevant condition record has the highest priority.
  
  Higher priority numbers indicate lower priority in SAP, so ensure that the most important conditions have the lowest numerical value.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Periods: Ensure that the validity periods of the condition records do not overlap in a way that causes confusion. If necessary, adjust the validity periods to ensure clarity.
  
  
  Analyze Condition Exclusions: If there are exclusions set up, review them to ensure they are functioning as intended and not inadvertently causing the lowest priority record to be applied.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the correct condition records are being applied in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how the pricing procedure is configured in your system, as it dictates how condition records are processed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to condition records and priorities.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on condition technique and pricing procedures for a deeper understanding of how conditions are evaluated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the correct condition records are applied in your pricing scenarios.