How To Fix VE500 - Condition pre-step has not been carried out

VE500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Condition pre-step has not been carried out

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VE500 - Details

• The SAP error message VE500, which states "Condition pre-step has not been carried out," typically occurs in the context of condition processing in SAP, particularly in the areas of pricing, discounts, or other condition-based calculations. This error indicates that a prerequisite step required for the condition to be processed has not been executed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Pre-Conditions: The error often arises when the necessary pre-conditions for a pricing condition or calculation have not been met. This could be due to missing master data, such as customer or material information.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for pricing procedures or condition types may not be set up correctly, leading to the failure of the pre-step.
  Missing Data: Required data for the condition (like condition records) may not exist in the system.
  Sequence of Execution: The sequence in which the conditions are processed may not be correct, leading to the pre-step not being executed before the condition is evaluated.
  
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