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How To Fix W0049 - Maintain the restriction value and currency fields


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

  • Message number: 049

  • Message text: Maintain the restriction value and currency fields

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    Error Message: W0049 - Maintain the restriction value and currency fields


    Cause:

    This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you are maintaining or creating condition records (e.g., pricing conditions, discounts, surcharges) and the system detects that the restriction value and/or currency fields have not been properly maintained.

    • Restriction value refers to a field that restricts the applicability of a condition record, such as a validity period, customer group, material group, or other key fields.
    • Currency fields refer to the currency in which the condition value is maintained.

    The system requires these fields to be filled to ensure that the condition record is valid and correctly applied during pricing or other condition determinations.


    When does it occur?

    • While maintaining condition records in transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK13.
    • When creating or changing pricing conditions or other master data where currency and restriction values are mandatory.
    • If the condition type or access sequence requires these fields but they are left blank.

    Solution:

    1. Maintain Restriction Values:

      • Check the condition record you are creating or editing.
      • Ensure that all mandatory restriction fields (such as customer group, material group, sales organization, distribution channel, etc.) are filled.
      • These fields depend on the condition table and access sequence assigned to the condition type.
    2. Maintain Currency Fields:

      • Enter the currency in which the condition value is maintained.
      • This is usually the currency of the sales organization or the pricing procedure.
      • Make sure the currency field is not left blank.
    3. Verify Condition Table and Access Sequence:

      • Check the condition table assigned to the condition type.
      • Make sure the fields defined in the condition table are properly maintained in the condition record.
    4. Check Pricing Procedure:

      • Ensure that the pricing procedure and condition types are correctly configured to require the necessary restriction and currency fields.
    5. Save the Condition Record:

      • After maintaining the required fields, save the condition record again.

    Additional Information:

    • This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it may allow you to proceed but indicates incomplete data that could cause issues during pricing or condition determination.
    • If you ignore this warning, the condition record might not be applied correctly during sales order processing or billing.
    • The exact fields required depend on the condition table and access sequence configuration.
    • You can check the condition table fields in transaction V/03 (Display Condition Table).
    • For currency fields, ensure that the currency is consistent with the sales document or master data.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Message Number W0049
    Message Text Maintain the restriction value and currency fields
    Cause Mandatory restriction and currency fields are not maintained in condition record
    Solution Enter all required restriction values and currency fields in the condition record
    Where it occurs Condition record maintenance (VK11, VK12, VK13)
    Impact Condition record may not be applied correctly if ignored

    If you need help identifying which restriction fields are mandatory, check the condition table assigned to your condition type or consult your pricing configuration team.


    If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps to maintain these fields or how to check the condition tables. Just let me know!

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