How To Fix VH_BAPI020 - &1 : Cond. type &2 is not at step number &4 in pricing procedure &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 : Cond. type &2 is not at step number &4 in pricing procedure &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH_BAPI020 - &1 : Cond. type &2 is not at step number &4 in pricing procedure &3 ?

  The SAP error message VH_BAPI020 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing procedure in the context of a sales document or a related transaction. Specifically, the error message states that a condition type (denoted as &2) is not found at the expected step number (denoted as &4) in the specified pricing procedure (denoted as &3).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type is not configured correctly in the pricing procedure. It may be placed in the wrong step or not included in the pricing procedure at all.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Assignment: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not match the expected configuration. This can happen if the document type or customer master data is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records for the specified condition type, which can lead to the system not being able to find it at the expected step.
  
  
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom modifications or enhancements in the pricing logic, they may interfere with the standard processing of the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for pricing procedure determination).
  Verify that the condition type is correctly assigned to the pricing procedure and is at the correct step number.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Use transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type and Customer Master:
  
  Check the sales document type and ensure that it is assigned to the correct pricing procedure.
  Review the customer master data (transaction code XD02) to ensure that the correct pricing procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if there are valid condition records for the condition type in question.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing logic to identify where the error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing procedures and condition types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure determination
  V/06: Condition Types
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VH_BAPI020 error in your SAP system.