How To Fix SPPF017 - Condition cannot be evaluated; no BOR reference exists

SPPF017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Condition cannot be evaluated; no BOR reference exists

What causes this issue?

The application does not provide a reference to a BOR Object.

System Response

A BOR referece is necessary for evaluating the start condition. The
start condition cannot be evaluated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF017 - Condition cannot be evaluated; no BOR reference exists ?

  The SAP error message SPPF017 indicates that a condition cannot be evaluated because there is no Business Object Repository (BOR) reference available. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's condition technique, particularly when working with pricing, output determination, or similar functionalities that rely on condition records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOR Reference: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a valid BOR reference for the condition being evaluated. This can happen if the condition type is not properly configured or if the necessary BOR objects are not defined or activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the condition types, access sequences, or the related pricing procedure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with the condition evaluation, they may not be correctly implemented or may be missing necessary references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type