How To Fix VH_BAPI031 - &1 : Condition &2 with counter &3 is a header total ( KHERK = 'E' )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1 : Condition &2 with counter &3 is a header total ( KHERK = 'E' )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH_BAPI031 - &1 : Condition &2 with counter &3 is a header total ( KHERK = 'E' ) ?

  The SAP error message VH_BAPI031 &1 : Condition &2 with counter &3 is a header total ( KHERK = 'E' ) typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or billing documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the pricing conditions being processed, specifically that a condition that is supposed to be a header total is being treated incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  Header Condition Misconfiguration: The error suggests that a condition type (identified by &2) is defined as a header total (indicated by KHERK = 'E'), but it is being processed in a way that is not consistent with its definition.
  Incorrect Condition Counter: The counter (&3) indicates that the condition is being referenced incorrectly, possibly due to a mismatch in the expected structure of the pricing conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being passed to the BAPI or in the configuration of the pricing procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/06).
  Verify that the condition type in question is correctly set up as a header condition. Ensure that the settings for the condition type are appropriate for header-level processing.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that the header conditions are correctly defined and that they are being applied at the header level.
  Make sure that the sequence of conditions in the pricing procedure is correct and that there are no missing or incorrectly configured conditions.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Passed to BAPI:
  
  If you are using a BAPI to create or update sales documents, ensure that the data being passed to the BAPI is correct and complete. Pay special attention to the conditions being passed and their respective counters.
  Check if the header conditions are being included in the correct structure and format.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI call to see how the conditions are being processed. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/06 - Condition Types
  V/08 - Pricing Procedures
  VA01, VA02, VA03 - Sales Order Creation, Change, and Display
  
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the specific BAPI documentation for details on the expected input structure and any constraints related to pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message VH_BAPI031.