How To Fix W8398 - Welcome to the condition editor ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Welcome to the condition editor ...

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_PC_INTRO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8398 - Welcome to the condition editor ... ?

  SAP Message W8398: "Welcome to the condition editor ..."
  
  1. Cause
  The message W8398 is an informational or warning message that appears when you enter the Condition Editor in SAP. It is not an error but a welcome or introductory message indicating that you have accessed the condition maintenance or condition editor screen.
  This message typically appears in pricing, output determination, or other condition technique-related transactions when you open the condition editor to create or modify condition records.
  
  2. Meaning
  
  W8398 is a warning/info message.
  It serves as a greeting or introductory message to the user.
  It does not indicate an error or problem.
  It is part of the standard SAP message class W8 (Condition Technique).
  
  
  3. Solution
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required. You can simply acknowledge the message and proceed with your work in the condition editor.
  If you want to suppress this message (for example, to avoid interruptions during batch processing or user training), you can:
  
  Use transaction SE91 (Message Maintenance) to change the message type from Warning (W) to Information (I) or Suppress it.
  However, this is generally not recommended because it is a standard SAP message and does not affect system functionality.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W8 (Condition Technique)
  Typical Transactions: VK11, VK12, VK13 (Pricing Condition Maintenance), NACE (Output Determination), or any transaction involving condition records.
  Context: Appears when entering the condition editor screen.
  No impact on system processing.
  
  
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  Message
  W8398 - "Welcome to the condition editor ..."
  
  
  Type
  Warning / Informational
  
  
  Cause
  Standard SAP message shown when entering the condition editor
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; acknowledge and continue
  
  
  Suppress?
  Possible via SE91 but generally not recommended
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VK11, VK12, VK13, NACE, etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message in an unexpected context or it is blocking further processing, please provide more details about the transaction and scenario for further analysis.