How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE005 - Condition type &1 not possible in condition group &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Condition type &1 not possible in condition group &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE005 - Condition type &1 not possible in condition group &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE005 indicates that a specific condition type (denoted as &1) is not allowed or cannot be used in the specified condition group (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of condition maintenance, particularly when working with pricing conditions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The condition type you are trying to use is not compatible with the condition group. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain condition types from being used together.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the condition group you are working with.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain condition types within specific condition groups.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may restrict the use of certain condition types in specific scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types).
  Verify that the condition type is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate condition group.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the condition group in question (Transaction code: SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Groups).
  Ensure that the condition type is allowed in the specified condition group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the condition type in the condition group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and condition group to understand any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify any custom logic that may be causing the restriction.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  VK11, VK12, VK13: Transactions for maintaining pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Condition Types: 
  
  Condition types are used in pricing procedures to determine how prices are calculated in sales documents.
  
  
  
  Condition Groups: 
  
  Condition groups are used to group related condition types together for processing.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.