How To Fix VT505 - Condition type & may only be used once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Condition type & may only be used once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT505 - Condition type & may only be used once ?

  The SAP error message VT505 ("Condition type & may only be used once") typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that a specific condition type is being applied more than once in a pricing procedure, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Condition Type: The most common cause of this error is that the same condition type is being applied multiple times in the pricing procedure for a single document. For example, if you have a discount condition type that is set to be applied more than once, SAP will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure where the condition types are not set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Manual Entry: If users are manually entering condition types in a way that causes duplication, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the condition type in question is only defined once in the pricing procedure.
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to view and edit the pricing procedure.
  Look for the condition type that is causing the error and ensure it is not duplicated.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records: Check the condition records for the specific condition type to ensure that they are set up correctly and not causing any conflicts.
  
  
  Adjust Manual Entries: If the error is due to manual entries, ensure that users are trained to avoid entering the same condition type multiple times.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and billing.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the sales document again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users understand how to work with condition types and pricing procedures to minimize errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT505 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly in SAP.