How To Fix VK801 - Select an allowed field

VK801 - Overview

• 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