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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 type in question is defined in the pricing procedure you are using.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or modify the calculation type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Check the condition types associated with the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the condition type you are trying to use is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate calculation type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific calculation type and its usage in your application area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand how pricing procedures work in SAP and how they relate to condition types and calculation types.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or calculation type for additional guidance and potential fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VT578 error and implement a solution to resolve it.