How To Fix VK298 - The reference to sales deal & can only be exploded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 298

• Message text: The reference to sales deal & can only be exploded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK298 - The reference to sales deal & can only be exploded ?

  The SAP error message VK298, which states "The reference to sales deal & can only be exploded," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with sales deals or agreements. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the sales deal is being referenced or processed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sales Deal Configuration: The sales deal may not be configured correctly in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect data in the sales deal master record.
  Incompatibility: The sales deal may not be compatible with the current sales order or pricing conditions being applied.
  Exploding Sales Deals: The error suggests that the sales deal is expected to be "exploded," meaning that the system is trying to break down the deal into its components, but it cannot do so due to configuration or data issues.
  Missing Reference: The sales deal reference might be missing or incorrectly entered in the