How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE001 - Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2, usage &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2, usage &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE001 - Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2, usage &3. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE001 indicates that a specific condition type does not exist for a given application and usage. This error typically arises in the context of condition maintenance, particularly when working with pricing conditions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Condition Type: The condition type specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system for the specified application (&2) and usage (&3).
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Application or Usage: The application or usage specified may not be correct, leading to the system not being able to find the condition type.
  Transport Issues: If the condition type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type: Verify that the condition type exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant area for condition types (e.g., Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control).
  Check if the condition type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Application and Usage: Ensure that the application and usage specified in the error message are correct. You can check the configuration for the specific application to see if the condition type is supposed to be available.
  
  
  Create or Activate Condition Type: If the condition type does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the condition type was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that the transport was successful.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to condition types and pricing issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with standard condition type processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.