How To Fix W_CB157 - Wrong parameter: Duplicate condition item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Wrong parameter: Duplicate condition item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB157 - Wrong parameter: Duplicate condition item &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB157 Wrong parameter: Duplicate condition item &1 &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when there is an attempt to create or maintain condition records in pricing or other condition technique areas, and the system detects duplicate condition items with the same key fields.
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for the specific condition type and the duplicate key values.
  The system expects each condition record to be unique based on the combination of key fields (such as condition type, validity dates, customer/material combination, etc.).
  If two or more condition records have identical key fields, the system raises this warning to prevent ambiguity in pricing or condition determination.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Creating condition records manually in transaction VK11/VK12.
  Uploading condition records via batch input or LSMW.
  Copying condition records from one pricing procedure to another.
  Condition records with overlapping validity periods and identical keys.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 or VK14 to display existing condition records.
  Verify if there are already condition records with the same key fields (condition type, validity period, customer/material, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Ensure that the validity periods of condition records do not overlap for the same key combination.
  If overlapping, adjust the start and end dates to avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Duplicate Records:
  
  If duplicates are found, delete or modify the unnecessary or incorrect condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Table and Access Sequence:
  
  Review the condition table and access sequence to ensure that the key fields are correctly defined and do not allow duplicates unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  VK11 to create condition records.
  VK12 to change condition records.
  VK13 to display condition records.
  
  
  
  If Uploading Data:
  
  Check the source data for duplicates before uploading.
  Use data cleansing or validation routines to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows you to proceed but advises caution.
  Duplicate condition records can cause inconsistent pricing results or incorrect condition determination.
  Proper maintenance of condition records is critical for accurate pricing and billing.
  Sometimes, the message appears due to incorrect configuration of condition tables or access sequences, so review customizing if duplicates persist.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  CB (Condition Technique)
  
  
  Message Number
  157
  
  
  Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate condition records with same keys
  
  
  Solution
  Check and remove/adjust duplicates, correct validity periods
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or debugging steps, feel free to ask!