How To Fix VT516 - Please use transactions VK01, VK02 or VK03

VT516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Please use transactions VK01, VK02 or VK03

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT516 - Please use transactions VK01, VK02 or VK03 ?

  The SAP error message VT516, which states "Please use transactions VK01, VK02 or VK03," typically occurs when a user attempts to create, change, or display a condition record for pricing in a way that is not supported by the current transaction or method being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects you to use specific transactions for managing condition records related to pricing. The transactions VK01, VK02, and VK03 are specifically designed for creating, changing, and displaying condition records, respectively. If you try to perform these actions in a different transaction or context, the system will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  If you are trying to create a condition record, use VK01.
  If you are trying to change an existing condition record, use VK02.
  If you are trying to display a condition record, use VK03.
  
  
  
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