How To Fix VF868 - Condition type &1 cannot be used for a manual item.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Condition type &1 cannot be used for a manual item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF868 - Condition type &1 cannot be used for a manual item. ?

  The SAP error message VF868, which states "Condition type &1 cannot be used for a manual item," typically occurs in the context of billing documents in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error indicates that the specified condition type cannot be applied to a manually entered item in a billing document.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type specified in the error message may be configured in such a way that it is not allowed for manual items. This could be due to settings in the pricing procedure or condition type settings.
  Manual Item Entry: The item in question is a manual entry (not derived from a sales order or delivery), and the system does not allow certain condition types to be applied to these items.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the billing document may not include the condition type for manual items.
  Condition Exclusion: The condition type may be set to be excluded for manual entries in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF868 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is allowed for manual items. You may need to adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the billing document. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code V/08.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that it is allowed for manual items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Manual Item Settings:
  
  If the condition type is not meant to be used for manual items, consider whether you can use a different condition type that is allowed for manual entries.
  Alternatively, if the manual item should have a specific condition type, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of changing condition type settings and ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the billing document creation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Type Configuration
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect pricing conditions for manual items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VF868 error and implement a suitable solution.