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