How To Fix VK665 - Specify a class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Specify a class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK665 - Specify a class ?

  The SAP error message VK665 ("Specify a class") typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly when working with condition types that require a class to be specified. This error is often encountered in the pricing procedure configuration or when creating or maintaining condition records.
  Cause:
  The error message VK665 is triggered when:
  
  A condition type that requires a class (such as a pricing condition) is being processed, but no class has been specified.
  The configuration for the condition type is incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a required class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK665 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/08 (for pricing procedures).
  Verify the configuration of the condition type that is causing the error. Ensure that the "Class" field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  If you are trying to create or change condition records, ensure that you are specifying the necessary class in the relevant fields.
  Use transaction code VK11 (to create condition records) or VK12 (to change condition records) and ensure that all required fields, including the class, are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order. Ensure that the condition types included in the pricing procedure are correctly configured and that they reference the appropriate classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required classes for specific condition types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists. If it does, double-check the configuration and ensure that all dependencies are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Record
  VK12 - Change Condition Record
  V/06 - Condition Types Configuration
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the VK665 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK665 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.