How To Fix VT612 - Exclusion group & does not only contain group conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Exclusion group & does not only contain group conditions

What causes this issue?

You are not just using group conditions with rounding settlement for an
exclusion procedure at header level.

System Response

In this exclusion procedure, only group conditions with rounding
difference settlement are considered. This settlement is active if you
are using group conditions without group key routines or group
conditions with group key routines and active rounding difference
settlement.

How to fix this error?

You should define the relevant exclusion group, so that it only
contains group conditions with rounding difference settlement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT612 - Exclusion group & does not only contain group conditions ?

  The SAP error message VT612 indicates that there is an issue with the exclusion group in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it means that the exclusion group you are trying to use contains conditions that are not solely group conditions. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to apply certain pricing conditions that are expected to be mutually exclusive, but the configuration does not meet the requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Condition Types: The exclusion group is expected to contain only group conditions, but it also includes other types of conditions (e.g., item conditions).
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure or condition records may not be set up correctly, leading to the inclusion of non-group conditions in the exclusion group.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing conditions may not be properly defined, causing conflicts in the exclusion logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Exclusion Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (Maintain Pricing Procedure) and check the configuration of the pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the exclusion group only contains group conditions. If there are item conditions, they need to be removed from the exclusion group.
  
  
  
  Adjust Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for the pricing conditions involved. Make sure that they are set up correctly and that they belong to the appropriate exclusion group.
  You can use transaction code VK11 to maintain condition records and ensure they are correctly categorized.
  
  
  
  Test Pricing Procedure:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the pricing procedure again to see if the error persists. You can do this by creating a sales order or a billing document that triggers the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on how exclusion groups work and best practices for configuring them.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and condition records, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exclusion Groups: These are used in pricing procedures to define conditions that should exclude each other. For example, if one condition is valid, others in the same exclusion group should not apply.
  Condition Types: Understanding the difference between group conditions and item conditions is crucial. Group conditions apply to the entire document, while item conditions apply to individual line items.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure defines how pricing is calculated in sales and distribution processes. It includes various condition types and their sequence.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT612 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are configured correctly.