How To Fix SE311 - Combination of basic line and alternative line not allowed

SE311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Combination of basic line and alternative line not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE311 - Combination of basic line and alternative line not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SE311 "Combination of basic line and alternative line not allowed" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in sales documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way pricing conditions are set up in the sales order or quotation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Types: The error often arises when there is a mix of basic pricing conditions and alternative pricing conditions in the same pricing procedure. Basic conditions are typically used for standard pricing, while alternative conditions might be used for discounts or special pricing scenarios.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly in the system. This could involve incorrect settings in the condition types or the way they are assigned to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not support the combination of condition types that are being