How To Fix VE004 - No access sequence has been assigned to the condition type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No access sequence has been assigned to the condition type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE004 - No access sequence has been assigned to the condition type ?

  The SAP error message VE004, which states "No access sequence has been assigned to the condition type," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the pricing conditions because the condition type in question does not have an access sequence assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Access Sequence: The condition type you are trying to use does not have an access sequence assigned to it. An access sequence is a search strategy that the system uses to find valid condition records.
  Configuration Issues: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure or may not be linked to the relevant access sequence.
  Custom Condition Types: If you are using a custom condition type, it may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VE004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  Find the condition type that is causing the error and check if an access sequence is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Access Sequence:
  
  If no access sequence is assigned, you need to assign one. You can do this by selecting the condition type and editing its properties to include an appropriate access sequence.
  
  
  
  Check Access Sequence Configuration:
  
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Access Sequences.
  Ensure that the access sequence you want to use is properly configured and includes the necessary fields for determining the condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the relevant pricing procedure. You can check this under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Access Sequences: These are defined in the system to determine how the system searches for condition records. They can include various fields such as customer, material, sales organization, etc.
  Condition Records: These are the actual data entries that define the pricing conditions (e.g., discounts, surcharges) for specific combinations of the fields defined in the access sequence.
  Pricing Procedure: This is a sequence of condition types that the system uses to calculate the final price for a sales document.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP functional consultant or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting.