How To Fix VK266 - Maintain Customizing data (get_customizing_data-Return code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Maintain Customizing data (get_customizing_data-Return code &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK266 - Maintain Customizing data (get_customizing_data-Return code &) ?

  The SAP error message VK266, which states "Maintain Customizing data (get_customizing_data - Return code &)," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings related to pricing or condition records, which can prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required customizing entries for pricing conditions may not be maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail when trying to retrieve the customizing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant area for pricing (e.g., Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control).
  Ensure that all necessary customizing entries are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customizing data. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure and condition types to ensure they are correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the condition records and pricing data to identify any inconsistencies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify the exact point of failure and the return code that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  VK11 for maintaining condition records.
  VK12 for changing condition records.
  VK13 for displaying condition records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VK266 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records for a better understanding of how they work and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.