How To Fix VE201 - Condition entered manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Condition entered manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE201 - Condition entered manually ?

  The SAP error message VE201 ("Condition entered manually") typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This message indicates that a condition record (like a discount or surcharge) has been manually entered in the document, which may conflict with the automatic pricing procedure or the expected behavior of the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Entry: The user has manually entered a pricing condition in the sales document, which is not allowed or conflicts with the pricing procedure.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be set up to allow manual entries for certain conditions.
  Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records in the system that should have been applied automatically.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Manual Entries: Check the sales document for any manually entered conditions. If they are not needed, consider removing them to allow the system to calculate prices automatically.
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure configuration in the system to ensure that it allows for manual entries where necessary. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  Condition Records: Ensure that the necessary condition records are created and maintained in the system. Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) and VK12 (Change Condition) to manage these records.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to enter or modify pricing conditions. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the pricing procedure and how manual entries are handled.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  V/06: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the VE201 error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to properly enter pricing conditions and understand the implications of manual entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VE201 error and ensure that pricing is handled correctly in your SAP system.