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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SPE -
Message number: 213
Message text: Condition & is not allowed as header condition
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SPE213
- Condition & is not allowed as header condition ?The SAP error message SPE213 ("Condition & is not allowed as header condition") typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents (like sales orders or quotations) when there is an issue with the conditions defined in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that a specific condition type is being incorrectly assigned or used as a header condition when it is not allowed to be used in that context.
Cause:
- Incorrect Condition Type Assignment: The condition type that is causing the error is not configured to be used as a header condition in the pricing procedure.
- Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to allow certain condition types at the header level.
- Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not support the condition type in question as a header condition.
- Condition Records: There may be condition records that are incorrectly set up or missing for the condition type.
Solution:
Check Pricing Procedure:
- Go to the transaction code
V/08
to view and modify the pricing procedure.- Ensure that the condition type in question is correctly configured in the pricing procedure. Check if it is marked as a header condition.
Review Condition Type Settings:
- Use transaction code
V/06
to check the details of the condition type.- Verify that the condition type is allowed as a header condition. If not, you may need to adjust its settings or use a different condition type.
Document Type Configuration:
- Check the configuration of the document type being used (e.g., sales order, quotation) to ensure it is compatible with the pricing procedure and condition types.
Condition Records:
- Ensure that there are valid condition records for the condition type. Use transaction code
VK11
to create or modify condition records if necessary.Testing:
- After making the necessary changes, test the sales document again to see if the error persists.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
V/08
: Pricing Procedure ConfigurationV/06
: Condition Type ConfigurationVK11
: Create Condition RecordsVK12
: Change Condition RecordsVK13
: Display Condition RecordsDocumentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
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