How To Fix VH_BAPI028 - &1 : Condition &2 with step number &3 and counter = &4 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: &1 : Condition &2 with step number &3 and counter = &4 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH_BAPI028 - &1 : Condition &2 with step number &3 and counter = &4 not available ?

  The SAP error message VH_BAPI028 typically indicates that a specific condition is not available for a given step in a process, often related to pricing or conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or other modules that utilize condition records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Record: The most common cause of this error is that the condition record for the specified condition type (indicated by &2) is not maintained in the system for the relevant combination of keys (like customer, material, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition types involved.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the required condition.
  Step Number and Counter: The step number (&3) and counter (&4) indicate the specific point in the pricing procedure where the error occurred, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition record for the specified condition type exists.
  Ensure that the condition record is maintained for the relevant key combinations (e.g., customer/material, sales organization, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate step.
  Check if the condition type is marked as "mandatory" in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Analyze Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data (customer master, material master, etc.) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could affect the pricing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the pricing procedure execution to see why the condition is not being found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the condition type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, V/08 for condition records and pricing procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VH_BAPI028 error message.