How To Fix VT578 - Calculation type & is not defined for application

VT578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Calculation type & is not defined for application

What causes this issue?

Not all applications (purchasing, sales etc.) support all calculation
types. The calculation type &V1& is not permitted for this application.
Example: The calculation type L (points) is only allowed in purchasing
and is not supported in sales.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT578 - Calculation type & is not defined for application ?

  The SAP error message VT578 indicates that a specific calculation type is not defined for the application you are working with. This error typically arises in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with the pricing procedure in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation type specified in the pricing procedure or condition record is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being used may not be correctly set up or may not be applicable for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly implemented or may be referencing a calculation type that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration for pricing procedures.
  Ensure that the calculation