How To Fix VK338 - Condition ( &1 -&2 ) has already been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Condition ( &1 -&2 ) has already been assigned

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a condition of type &V3& to agreement &V4& but
there is already a condition of type &V3& with an identical key and the
validity period &V1& - &V2& which is assigned to agreement &V4&.
Assigning several conditions with an identical key and different
validity periods to an agreement is not allowed.

System Response

Assigning this condition to agreement &V4& is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you entered the correct agreement. If agreement
&V4& is correct, you have to cancel the assignment of the condition
with the validity period &V1& - &V2& to agreement &V4&. If you change
the condition with the validity period &V1& - &V2&, you can cancel the
assignment in the additional data of Sales and Distribution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK338 - Condition ( &1 -&2 ) has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message VK338 indicates that a condition (identified by the keys &1 and &2) has already been assigned in the pricing procedure. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when you are trying to assign a condition record that already exists.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Condition Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the condition record you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new condition record with the same key as an existing one.
  There is an attempt to assign a condition type that is already assigned to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in condition assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) to check if the condition record already exists. Enter the condition type and the relevant keys to see if it is already assigned.
  If it exists, you may need to modify the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration. Ensure that the condition types are correctly assigned and that there are no duplicates.
  If you find that a condition type is incorrectly assigned, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing Records:
  
  If the existing condition record is not needed, you can delete it using transaction code VK12 (Change Condition) or adjust it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing condition records, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13: Display Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types involved in your pricing procedure to avoid conflicts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to condition assignments and error VK338.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK338 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are correctly configured in SAP.