How To Fix VK427 - Source and target condition types &1 and &2 have diff. calculation types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Source and target condition types &1 and &2 have diff. calculation types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK427 - Source and target condition types &1 and &2 have diff. calculation types ?

  The SAP error message VK427 indicates that there is a mismatch in the calculation types of the source and target condition types in a pricing procedure. This typically occurs when you are trying to transfer or copy pricing conditions from one condition type to another, and the system detects that the calculation methods for these condition types are different.
  Cause:
  
  Different Calculation Types: The source condition type (e.g., a discount or surcharge) and the target condition type (e.g., a different discount or surcharge) have different calculation types defined in the system. For example, one might be set to a percentage calculation while the other is set to a fixed amount.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how condition types are defined and used.
  Incorrect Condition Type Assignment: The condition types may not be correctly assigned in the pricing procedure, leading to conflicts when the system attempts to process them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and check the configuration of both the source and target condition types.
  Ensure that both condition types have the same calculation type. Common calculation types include:
  
  Fixed amount
  Percentage
  Quantity-based
  
  
  If they differ, you may need to adjust one of the condition types to match the other.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure where these condition types are used.
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly assigned and that their sequence and dependencies are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Condition Type Usage:
  
  If the condition types are intended to be used together, consider whether they should be modified to have the same calculation type.
  If they are not meant to be used together, ensure that the logic in the pricing procedure reflects this.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the pricing procedure works as expected without triggering the VK427 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on condition types and pricing procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK427 error and ensure that your pricing procedures function correctly.