How To Fix VK801 - Select an allowed field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Select an allowed field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK801 - Select an allowed field ?

  The SAP error message VK801 ("Select an allowed field") typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly when working with pricing procedures in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific field to be selected or filled in, but the field you are trying to use is not allowed in the current context.
  Causes of VK801 Error
  
  Field Selection: The field you are trying to use in your pricing condition is not allowed based on the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition type.
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type may not be configured to allow certain fields to be used in the pricing calculation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain fields.
  
  Solutions to VK801 Error
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration of the pricing procedure (Transaction code: V/08).
  Ensure that the condition type you are using is correctly configured and that the fields you are trying to select are allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific condition type (Transaction code: V/06).
  Make sure that the fields you are trying to use are included in the allowed fields for that condition type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data you are entering. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing values.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that might affect pricing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the fields in question. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to pricing procedures and condition types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered and what specific field is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the VK801 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 VK801 error and implement a solution to resolve it.