How To Fix /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 - Condition table is not available or not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Condition table is not available or not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 - Condition table is not available or not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 Condition table is not available or not active typically indicates that a condition table that is required for accessing certain pricing or condition records is either not defined in the system or is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of pricing, discounts, or other condition-based functionalities in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Condition Table Not Defined: The condition table you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Condition Table Not Active: The condition table exists but is not activated. This can happen if the table was created but not yet activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that reference the condition table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Table Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/03 (for condition tables) and check if the condition table in question is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Condition Table:
  
  If the condition table exists but is not active, you can activate it using transaction code V/03.
  Select the condition table and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the condition table is correctly assigned to the relevant pricing procedure and condition types.
  Use transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition tables. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition table or pricing procedure for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/03: Display Condition Table
  V/08: Pricing Procedure
  V/02: Change Condition Table
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the 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 the necessary solution to resolve it.