How To Fix VK404 - Default rule is only allowed once for key &1 &2 &3

VK404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Default rule is only allowed once for key &1 &2 &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK404 - Default rule is only allowed once for key &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message VK404, which states "Default rule is only allowed once for key &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to define multiple default rules for the same key combination in the pricing configuration, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Default Rules: You have defined more than one default rule for the same key combination in the pricing procedure or condition records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may have been set up incorrectly, leading to multiple entries being treated as default rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK404 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for pricing procedures) or V/06 (for condition types).
  Review the pricing procedure and ensure that there is only one default rule defined for the specific key