How To Fix W8417 - Start condition '&1' deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Start condition '&1' deactivated

What causes this issue?

The start condition '&V1&' has been <ZH>deactivated</>. This means that
the next time the event '&V2&' is triggered, the workflow '&V3&' is
started without the condition being checked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8417 - Start condition '&1' deactivated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8417 Start condition '&1' deactivated
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that a start condition (also called a precondition) in a pricing procedure or condition technique has been deactivated. The start condition is a condition type or a condition record that triggers the pricing procedure or influences the pricing logic.
  
  The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the name or identifier of the start condition that has been deactivated.
  This usually happens when a condition record or condition type is no longer valid or has been manually deactivated in the system.
  It can also occur if the condition record is deleted or the validity period has expired.
  The system notifies you that the start condition is no longer active, which might affect pricing or other business processes relying on this condition.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During pricing in sales documents (e.g., sales orders, quotations).
  When the system tries to determine the pricing procedure based on start conditions.
  When customizing or master data changes deactivate a start condition.
  When condition records are changed or deleted.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the start condition referenced in the message:
  
  Identify the condition type or condition record mentioned in the message (&1).
  Go to transaction VK11/VK12 (Maintain Condition Records) or V/06 (Condition Types) to check the status of the condition.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the start condition if appropriate:
  
  If the condition record was deactivated unintentionally, reactivate it by adjusting the validity dates or status.
  If the condition type was deactivated in customizing, reactivate it if business requirements allow.
  
  
  
  Adjust the pricing procedure or condition technique:
  
  If the start condition is no longer valid or required, update the pricing procedure or condition technique to remove or replace the deactivated start condition.
  Use transaction V/08 (Pricing Procedure) or V/07 (Access Sequences) to review and adjust.
  
  
  
  Check for master data or customizing inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies between condition records and pricing procedures cause this warning.
  Ensure that all condition records used as start conditions are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Consult with functional team:
  
  If unsure about the impact, consult with the SD (Sales and Distribution) or Pricing functional consultant to understand the business impact before reactivating or removing the start condition.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W), not an error, so the system allows the process to continue but alerts you to a potential issue.
  Ignoring this warning might lead to incorrect pricing or missing pricing conditions.
  Regular maintenance of condition records and pricing procedures helps avoid such warnings.
  You can check the message class and number in transaction SE91 for more details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8417 Start condition '&1' deactivated
  
  
  Cause
  A start condition (condition type/record) used in pricing is deactivated or invalid.
  
  
  Effect
  Pricing procedure determination or pricing may be affected.
  
  
  Solution
  Reactivate or update the start condition; adjust pricing procedure or condition technique accordingly.
  
  
  Transaction
  VK11, VK12, V/06, V/07, V/08, SE91
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!