How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING460 - Condition technique field &1 cannot be used as application field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Condition technique field &1 cannot be used as application field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING460 - Condition technique field &1 cannot be used as application field ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING460 indicates that a specific field in the condition technique cannot be used as an application field. This error typically arises in the context of customizing condition records, particularly when working with pricing, output determination, or other areas that utilize the condition technique.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Field Configuration: The field you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the condition technique. It might not be defined as an application field in the relevant customizing settings.
  Field Type: The field type may not be compatible with the application you are trying to use it for. For example, certain fields may be restricted to specific applications or may not be allowed in certain contexts.
  Missing Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for the field may not have been completed, or the field may not be included in the relevant condition tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for the condition technique (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management) and check the configuration of the condition tables and fields.
  Ensure that the field you are trying to use is defined as an application field.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Tables:
  
  Check the condition tables that are being used in your application. Ensure that the field is included in the correct condition tables.
  If necessary, create a new condition table that includes the field.
  
  
  
  Field Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the field is compatible with the application you are working with. Some fields may be restricted to specific applications or may not be allowed in certain contexts.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have recently added or modified fields, ensure that all necessary customizing settings have been completed.
  You may need to regenerate the condition tables or update the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific field and its usage within the condition technique.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.