How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE004 - Condition maintenance group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Condition maintenance group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE004 - Condition maintenance group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE004 Condition maintenance group &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of condition maintenance in SAP, particularly when working with pricing conditions or condition records. This error indicates that the specified condition maintenance group (identified by &1) is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Condition Maintenance Group: The condition maintenance group you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the group name or the group not being created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified condition maintenance group.
  Configuration Issues: The condition maintenance group may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Condition Maintenance Group:
  
  Verify that the condition maintenance group you are trying to use actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code OVK1 to check the condition maintenance groups defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create the Condition Maintenance Group:
  
  If the group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same transaction (OVK1) where you can define new condition maintenance groups.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the condition maintenance group name you are using.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition maintenance group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the purpose of the condition maintenance group, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in pricing or condition management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVK1: Create Condition Maintenance Group
  OVK2: Change Condition Maintenance Group
  OVK3: Display Condition Maintenance Group
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to condition maintenance groups.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the condition maintenance group is correctly set up in your SAP system.