How To Fix W0044 - Only the weight unit field can be maintained for restriction 02 and 05

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Only the weight unit field can be maintained for restriction 02 and 05

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0044 - Only the weight unit field can be maintained for restriction 02 and 05 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0044 - Only the weight unit field can be maintained for restriction 02 and 05
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to maintain or change fields other than the weight unit in a condition record or pricing condition that has a restriction type 02 or 05.
  
  Restriction 02 and 05 refer to specific condition restrictions in SAP pricing or condition technique.
  These restrictions limit the fields that can be changed or maintained.
  For these restriction types, only the weight unit field is allowed to be maintained.
  If you attempt to maintain other fields (e.g., currency, amount, quantity, etc.), the system issues this warning.
  
  
  Explanation of Restriction Types 02 and 05:
  
  Restriction 02: Usually related to conditions where only the weight unit is relevant or allowed to be changed.
  Restriction 05: Similar to 02, it restricts changes to only the weight unit field.
  
  These restrictions are often used in pricing procedures or condition records where the condition is dependent on weight units, and other fields must remain unchanged to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  When you encounter this warning, only maintain or change the weight unit field in the condition record or pricing condition.
  Avoid changing other fields such as amount, currency, or quantity for conditions with restriction 02 or 05.
  If you need to change other fields, check if the restriction type is appropriate or if a different condition type should be used.
  Review the condition record or pricing procedure setup to ensure that the restriction type aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  How to Check and Fix:
  
  Identify the condition record or pricing condition where the warning occurs.
  Check the restriction type assigned to the condition type in transaction V/06 (Condition Types).
  If the restriction type is 02 or 05, only update the weight unit field.
  If other fields need to be maintained, consider:
  
  Changing the restriction type to a more appropriate one.
  Creating a new condition type without such restrictions.
  
  
  Save the changes after only modifying the weight unit field.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 — Create/Change/Display Condition Records
  V/06 — Maintain Condition Types
  V/07 — Maintain Access Sequences
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any updates or patches related to condition restrictions.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal on Pricing and Condition Technique for detailed understanding of restriction types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting to maintain fields other than weight unit for condition records with restriction 02 or 05.
  Solution: Only maintain the weight unit field for these restrictions or adjust the restriction type if other fields need to be changed.
  Check: Condition type settings in V/06 and condition records in VK12.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!