How To Fix VT587 - Condition update is not defined for calculation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Condition update is not defined for calculation type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT587 - Condition update is not defined for calculation type & ?

  The SAP error message VT587, which states "Condition update is not defined for calculation type &," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a condition update for a specific calculation type that is being used in a pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Update: The primary cause of this error is that there is no condition update defined for the specified calculation type in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a condition update for the calculation type.
  Custom Calculation Types: If you are using custom calculation types, they may not have been properly configured to include condition updates.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the relevant condition type that corresponds to the calculation type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to view and modify the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the calculation type in question is correctly defined and that a condition update is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define Condition Update:
  
  If the calculation type does not have a condition update, you can define one by going to the condition type configuration (transaction code V/06).
  Select the relevant condition type and ensure that the "Condition Update" checkbox is checked.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or check condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist and are valid for the pricing procedure being used.
  
  
  
  Check Customization:
  
  If you are using custom calculation types, ensure that they are properly configured in the system and that they have the necessary condition updates defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the pricing procedure and condition types are set up according to best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  V/06: Condition Type Configuration
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality environment to ensure that the error is resolved before moving to production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT587 error and ensure that your pricing procedure functions correctly.