How To Fix T0338 - Condition type of category &1 is not possible for &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Condition type of category &1 is not possible for &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0338 - Condition type of category &1 is not possible for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message T0338 indicates that there is an issue with the condition type configuration in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it states that the condition type of a certain category is not possible for the specified document type or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type being used is not configured correctly for the specified document type or pricing procedure.
  Incompatible Condition Type: The condition type may not be compatible with the category of the document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) or the pricing procedure being used.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be missing condition records for the specified condition type, leading to the inability to apply it.
  Incorrect Assignment: The condition type may not be assigned to the correct pricing procedure or may not be allowed for the specific transaction type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T0338 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for sales) or V/06 (for purchasing) to check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type.
  Ensure that the condition type in question is included in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type.
  Verify that the condition type is set up correctly and is compatible with the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if there are condition records for the condition type.
  If there are no records, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is assigned to the correct access sequence and that the access sequence is correctly assigned to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the condition type is being used correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the condition type or pricing procedure.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the T0338 error message in SAP.