How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC885 - Cannot determine a condition type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Cannot determine a condition type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC885 - Cannot determine a condition type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC885 Cannot determine a condition type typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA system or related modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid condition type for the pricing procedure being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The condition type that is expected in the pricing procedure is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the necessary condition types.
  Condition Records Not Maintained: There may be no condition records maintained for the required condition type.
  Incorrect Access Sequence: The access sequence linked to the condition type may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the condition type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be compatible with the pricing procedure or condition types defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Types: Verify that the required condition types are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for pricing in the SAP system.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Condition Types.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure being used includes the necessary condition types. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records: If the condition type is defined but lacks records, you need to create or maintain the condition records.
  
  Transaction Code: VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Check Access Sequences: Ensure that the access sequence associated with the condition type is correctly set up and includes the necessary fields for determination.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Access Sequence.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type being used is correctly configured to utilize the pricing procedure that includes the required condition types.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Document ? Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing determination process and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for pricing procedures and condition types to ensure proper understanding and configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.