How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE087 - Condition type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Condition type does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE087 - Condition type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE087 indicates that a specified condition type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of pricing, where the system is unable to find the condition type that is being referenced in a pricing procedure or during the execution of a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type specified in the pricing procedure or transaction may be misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The condition type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the condition type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may be referencing a condition type that does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and verify if the condition type exists.
  Ensure that the spelling and case match exactly what is being referenced in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code V/06.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure configuration in transaction code V/08 to ensure that the condition type is correctly included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the condition type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the condition type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see where the error is being triggered. This may provide additional insights into the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check if the condition type is defined in the database)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition types for a better understanding of how they work and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.