How To Fix W8304 - The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'False'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8304 - The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'False' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W8304: "The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'False'" including its cause, solution, and related information.
  
  SAP Message W8304: "The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'False'"
  
  1. Cause
  This warning message occurs during the execution of a condition in SAP's pricing, output determination, or other condition technique-related processes. It means that a condition record or a condition formula was evaluated, but the logical condition or expression returned False.
  In other words, the system checked a condition (e.g., a pricing condition, a requirement, or a formula condition), and the condition was not met, so the condition was not applied.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Pricing condition records with requirements that are not fulfilled.
  Output determination conditions where the condition's prerequisite is not met.
  Formulas or routines where a logical check returns false.
  User-exits or custom code where a condition is evaluated and returns false.
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  The message is a warning (not an error), indicating that a condition was evaluated but did not apply because the condition's logic returned false.
  This is often expected behavior if the condition is designed to apply only under certain circumstances.
  However, if you expect the condition to apply and it does not, this message can help you identify that the condition logic or prerequisites are not met.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the condition record or formula:
  
  Review the condition's requirements or prerequisites.
  Verify if the condition logic is correct and matches the business scenario.
  
  
  
  Analyze the condition technique setup:
  
  For pricing, check the condition type, access sequence, and condition records.
  For output determination, check the output condition records and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Debug or trace the condition evaluation:
  
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition) to check condition records.
  Use transaction V/06 or V/08 to check condition requirements.
  Use debugging or trace tools (e.g., pricing trace with /n/ pricing trace or output determination trace) to see why the condition evaluated to false.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or user-exits:
  
  If custom logic is involved (e.g., user-exits, BADIs), verify the code that evaluates the condition.
  Ensure that the logic correctly reflects the intended business rules.
  
  
  
  Adjust the condition or prerequisites if necessary:
  
  If the condition should apply but does not, modify the condition record or the requirement logic.
  If the condition should not apply, no action is needed; the message is informational.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W83 (or similar, depending on module)
  Module: Pricing (SD), Output Determination, or other condition technique areas.
  Transactions to check:
  
  Pricing: VK11, VK12, VK13
  Output Determination: NACE
  Condition technique customizing: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control
  
  
  Debugging tools:
  
  Pricing trace (/n/ pricing trace)
  Output determination trace (NACE ? Output type ? Trace)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for message number W8304 in SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8304 - The evaluation of the condition gives the result 'False'
  
  
  Cause
  Condition logic or requirement evaluated to false; condition not applied
  
  
  Effect
  Condition record or formula is skipped/not applied
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct condition logic, requirements, or custom code; use trace/debug tools
  
  
  Type
  Warning (informational)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., pricing condition, output determination, or custom code), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.