How To Fix VH_BAPI005 - &1 : Condition type &2 is not a header condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH_BAPI - Message Class for Pricing (BAPI)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 : Condition type &2 is not a header condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH_BAPI005 - &1 : Condition type &2 is not a header condition ?

  The SAP error message VH_BAPI005 &1 : Condition type &2 is not a header condition typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the condition type specified in the error message is not recognized as a header condition type, which means it cannot be applied at the header level of the document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced is not defined as a header condition in the pricing procedure. In SAP, condition types can be categorized as either header conditions or item conditions. Header conditions apply to the entire document, while item conditions apply to individual line items.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure where the condition type is not properly set up to be used at the header level.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry where an item condition type is mistakenly being used in a header context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and check the configuration of the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is marked as a header condition if it is intended to be used at the header level.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. You can do this in transaction code V/08.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the condition type is indeed an item condition, ensure that it is being applied to the correct level (i.e., at the item level rather than the header level).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the specific configuration and usage of condition types in your system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the sales document creation or update process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Types: In SAP, condition types are used to define how pricing is calculated. They can be configured to apply at different levels (header vs. item).
  Pricing Procedure: A pricing procedure is a sequence of condition types that determine how the final price is calculated for a sales document.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) for further assistance.