How To Fix VH_BAPI018 - &1 : Condition rate does not agree with init. indicator for condition &2

VH_BAPI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 : Condition rate does not agree with init. indicator for condition &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH_BAPI018 - &1 : Condition rate does not agree with init. indicator for condition &2 ?

  The SAP error message VH_BAPI018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the condition rate and the initialization indicator for a specific condition type in a transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the condition rate (the value assigned to a pricing condition) does not align with the initialization indicator for that condition. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Condition Configuration: The condition type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies in how the condition rate is interpreted.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of sales documents or purchase orders can lead to incorrect condition rates.
  Inconsistent Master Data: If the master data (like customer or material master) has inconsistencies, it can affect the pricing conditions applied to transactions.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom