How To Fix W8397 - Welcome to the condition editor (traditional mode) ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Welcome to the condition editor (traditional mode) ...

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE SWB_COND_EDIT_TRAD_INTRO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8397 - Welcome to the condition editor (traditional mode) ... ?

  The SAP message W8397 "Welcome to the condition editor (traditional mode)" is an informational or warning message that appears when you enter the condition editor in SAP, particularly in pricing or condition maintenance transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  This message is displayed when you open the Condition Editor in traditional mode rather than the newer or enhanced mode.
  It is not an error but a welcome/info message indicating that you are working in the traditional condition editor interface.
  The traditional mode is the older interface for maintaining condition records, as opposed to the newer or enhanced condition editor introduced in later SAP versions.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP provides two modes for condition maintenance:
  
  Traditional mode: The classic interface for condition records.
  New/enhanced mode: A more user-friendly and improved interface introduced in newer SAP releases.
  
  
  The message W8397 simply informs the user that the traditional editor is being used.
  This message can appear when you access condition records via transactions like VK11, VK12, VK13 or when customizing pricing conditions.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  If you want to avoid seeing this message repeatedly, you can:
  
  Switch to the new condition editor mode if your SAP system supports it.
  Check the user or system settings to enable the new condition editor.
  
  
  To switch to the new condition editor:
  
  Go to transaction VK11 (or VK12/VK13).
  In the initial screen, look for an option or checkbox to use the new condition editor.
  Alternatively, check the SAP customizing settings under SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Condition Editor to set the default editor mode.
  
  
  If you prefer the traditional mode, you can simply acknowledge the message and continue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VK11, VK12, VK13 (Condition maintenance)
  SPRO path for condition editor settings:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Condition Editor
  SAP Notes or documentation about condition editor modes may provide additional details.
  The message class is W8 and message number 397.
  This message is not an error and does not indicate a problem with your condition records or pricing setup.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8397 "Welcome to the condition editor (traditional mode)"
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Entering the condition editor in traditional mode
  
  
  Effect
  No error, just a welcome/info message
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; optionally switch to new condition editor mode
  
  
  Related transactions
  VK11, VK12, VK13
  
  
  Customization path
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Condition Editor
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to enable the new condition editor or further details on condition maintenance.