How To Fix SDX262 - Conversion proposal &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Conversion proposal &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDX262 - Conversion proposal &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SDX262: Conversion proposal &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when the system is unable to find a conversion proposal for a specific condition or pricing element. This can happen during various processes, such as sales order creation, pricing determination, or when trying to access certain pricing conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Proposal: The most common cause is that the conversion proposal (which is a predefined set of rules for converting one currency or unit to another) has not been defined in the system for the specific condition type or pricing element being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the pricing procedure or condition records.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate conversion proposal.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain conversion proposals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Conversion Proposals: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OVK1 for condition types) and check if the conversion proposal exists for the condition type in question.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new conversion proposal or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type includes the necessary condition types and conversion proposals.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Verify that the condition records for the relevant condition types are maintained correctly. Use transaction code VK11 to create or change condition records.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on master data (like customer master, material master) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the conversion proposals. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific condition type and conversion proposals.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  OVK1 - Maintain Conversion Proposals
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.