How To Fix VK440 - ******Condition maintenance: Usage A and C ******************************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 440

• Message text: ******Condition maintenance: Usage A and C ******************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK440 - ******Condition maintenance: Usage A and C ****************************** ?

  The SAP error message VK440 typically relates to condition maintenance in the pricing procedure, specifically indicating an issue with the usage of condition types in the context of pricing. The message suggests that there is a problem with the configuration or the data related to condition maintenance for the specified usage types A (Sales) and C (Purchasing).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition types may not be properly configured for the specified usage. This can happen if the condition types are not assigned correctly in the pricing procedure or if the condition records are missing.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records available for the specified condition types in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the condition types, such as missing or incorrect entries in the condition tables.
  Usage Restrictions: The condition types may have restrictions that prevent them from being used in the current context (e.g., sales vs. purchasing).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for pricing procedures.
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly assigned to the pricing procedure for both sales and purchasing.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if the condition records for the relevant condition types exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the condition tables to ensure that the data is consistent and complete.
  Use transaction code VK03 to display existing condition records and verify their correctness.
  
  
  
  Check Usage Settings:
  
  Ensure that the condition types are set up to be used in the appropriate contexts (A for sales and C for purchasing).
  Review the settings in the condition type configuration to ensure that they are not restricted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on condition maintenance and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP and how condition types are integrated into them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the VK440 error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or support team for further assistance.