How To Fix W0046 - Only the volume unit field can be maintained for restriction 03

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Only the volume unit field can be maintained for restriction 03

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0046 - Only the volume unit field can be maintained for restriction 03 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0046 - Only the volume unit field can be maintained for restriction 03
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to maintain or change fields other than the Volume Unit in a condition record or pricing condition where the Restriction 03 is set.
  
  Restriction 03 in SAP pricing conditions means that only the volume unit field is allowed to be maintained or changed.
  If you attempt to modify other fields (e.g., amount, currency, scale basis, etc.) in such a condition record, the system issues this warning.
  
  
  Explanation of Restriction 03:
  In SAP pricing, condition records can have restrictions that control which fields can be changed or maintained. Restriction 03 specifically restricts changes to only the volume unit field, typically used in volume-based pricing or discounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Only maintain or change the volume unit field in the condition record when restriction 03 is active.
  If you need to change other fields, you must:
  
  Remove or change the restriction from 03 to a different restriction type that allows changes to those fields.
  Or create a new condition record without restriction 03.
  
  
  Check the condition type configuration in transaction V/06 or V/07 to understand and adjust the restriction settings if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 — Maintain condition records.
  V/06 — Change condition type.
  V/07 — Display condition type.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to condition restrictions and pricing condition maintenance.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal on Pricing and Condition Records.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  W0046 - Only volume unit field can be maintained for restriction 03
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change fields other than volume unit in a condition record with restriction 03
  
  
  Solution
  Change only the volume unit field or adjust/remove restriction 03 in condition type configuration
  
  
  Where to check
  Condition type settings (V/06), condition records (VK12)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or condition type you are working with), I can help with more specific guidance.