How To Fix W8303 - The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8303 - The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8303: The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True':
  
  SAP Message: W8303
  Text: The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True'
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of condition technique in SAP, such as pricing, output determination, or other condition-based processing. It indicates that a condition record or condition formula has been evaluated and the condition expression or condition exclusion formula has returned a logical 'True' result.
  In other words, the system has evaluated a condition (e.g., a formula, a condition exclusion, or a prerequisite) and found that the condition applies (is true). This is often used to control whether a condition is valid, excluded, or triggers a certain action.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A condition exclusion formula returns 'True', meaning the condition should be excluded.
  A prerequisite condition formula returns 'True', meaning the condition is valid.
  A user-defined formula or routine evaluates to 'True' during pricing or output determination.
  
  
  Solution
  Since this is a warning message, it does not necessarily indicate an error but rather informs you about the evaluation result of a condition.
  Steps to handle this message:
  
  
  Check the condition record or formula:
  
  Review the condition exclusion or prerequisite formulas in the condition type.
  Verify if the condition logic is correct and intended to return 'True' in this scenario.
  
  
  
  Analyze the business logic:
  
  Confirm whether the condition being true is expected behavior.
  If the condition should not be true, adjust the formula or condition records accordingly.
  
  
  
  Debug or trace the condition evaluation:
  
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to inspect condition records.
  Use debugging or trace tools (e.g., pricing trace in transaction VK11/VK12) to see how the condition is evaluated.
  
  
  
  Adjust condition exclusion or prerequisite formulas if necessary:
  
  Modify the formula logic to correctly reflect the business requirements.
  Ensure that the condition exclusion formula excludes the condition only when intended.
  
  
  
  Consult with functional consultants:
  
  If you are a technical user, coordinate with functional consultants to understand the business rules behind the condition.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Condition Technique: SAP uses condition technique extensively in pricing, output determination, and other modules. Understanding how conditions are evaluated is key to resolving such messages.
  Condition Exclusion: If a condition exclusion formula returns 'True', the condition is excluded from pricing or processing.
  Prerequisite Conditions: These are conditions that must be true for another condition to be valid.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11/VK12/VK13: Maintain/Change/Display Condition Records
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/08: Access Sequences
  
  
  Debugging: Use pricing trace (e.g., in SD pricing) to see detailed evaluation steps.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8303: The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'True'
  
  
  Cause
  A condition formula or exclusion/prerequisite condition evaluated to 'True' during processing
  
  
  Effect
  Indicates that the condition applies or is excluded based on the formula logic
  
  
  Solution
  Review and adjust condition formulas or records; verify business logic; debug if needed
  
  
  Related
  Condition technique, condition exclusion, pricing, output determination
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., pricing, output determination, or a custom condition), I can help you with more specific guidance.