How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG004 - Variable size key is required.

SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Variable size key is required.

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SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG004 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG004 with the description "Variable size key is required" typically occurs in the context of free goods processing in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a variable size key for the free goods calculation, but it is not provided or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The free goods determination procedure may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the condition records for free goods.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type used for free goods may not be set up to handle variable size keys.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the correct free goods.
  Missing Key Fields: The required key fields for the free goods calculation might not be filled in the sales document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Free Goods Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for