How To Fix VB_CNT_ACTIVATION050 - Selection ID incorrect (1..5 expected): &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB_CNT_ACTIVATION - Messages for batch content activation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Selection ID incorrect (1..5 expected): &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB_CNT_ACTIVATION050 - Selection ID incorrect (1..5 expected): &1 ?

  The SAP error message VB_CNT_ACTIVATION050 indicates that there is an issue with the selection ID used in a certain process, typically related to the activation of a condition record in the pricing procedure. The message states that the selection ID provided is incorrect and expects a value between 1 and 5.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Selection ID: The selection ID provided in the transaction or program does not fall within the expected range (1 to 5).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition types that leads to the system expecting a different selection ID.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code or enhancements in the pricing logic, it might be passing an incorrect selection ID.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Selection ID: Verify the selection ID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is within the valid range (1 to 5).
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pricing procedure (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  Check the condition types and their settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to accept the selection IDs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the relevant program or function module to see what value is being passed as the selection ID.
  Analyze the call stack to identify where the incorrect value is being set.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to pricing, review them to ensure they are not altering the selection ID incorrectly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message VB_CNT_ACTIVATION050.