How To Fix W_CB215 - Condition type &1: Copy contract entry is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Condition type &1: Copy contract entry is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB215 - Condition type &1: Copy contract entry is not active ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB215 Condition type &1: Copy contract entry is not active
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to copy a condition record from a contract (or reference document) during pricing or condition determination, but the relevant copy control entry for the condition type is not active or maintained in the copy control settings.
  In other words, the system is instructed to copy a condition type (e.g., price, discount) from a contract or reference document, but the copy control configuration does not allow copying this condition type because the entry is inactive or missing.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), when creating documents like sales orders or billing documents, conditions (prices, discounts, surcharges) can be copied from reference documents (e.g., contracts, quotations).
  The copying behavior is controlled by copy control settings (transaction codes like VTAA, VTLA, VTFA, etc., depending on the document flow).
  Each condition type must have an active entry in the copy control for the system to copy it from the source document.
  If the condition type is not active or not maintained in the copy control, the system issues this warning and does not copy the condition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  Identify the document types involved (e.g., contract to sales order).
  Go to the relevant copy control transaction:
  
  For sales documents: VTAA (Sales Document to Sales Document)
  For billing documents: VTFA (Sales Document to Billing Document)
  For delivery documents: VTLA (Sales Document to Delivery Document)
  
  
  Select the copy control for the relevant document flow (e.g., contract to sales order).
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Types:
  
  Within the copy control, check the Condition Types tab.
  Find the condition type mentioned in the error message (&1 will be replaced by the actual condition type, e.g., PR00).
  Ensure that the condition type is active (checkbox or indicator for active).
  If it is inactive or missing, activate it or add the condition type with the appropriate copy indicator.
  
  
  
  Save and Test:
  
  Save the changes.
  Retry the document creation to verify that the condition is now copied without the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so the process continues but the condition is not copied.
  If the condition is critical for pricing or billing, not copying it may lead to incorrect pricing.
  Always coordinate with pricing and SD configuration teams before changing copy control settings.
  Sometimes, the condition type is intentionally not copied to avoid overwriting prices or discounts.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB215 Condition type &1: Copy contract entry is not active
  
  
  Cause
  Copy control entry for the condition type is inactive or missing for the document flow.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate or add the condition type in the copy control settings for the relevant flow.
  
  
  Transaction
  VTAA, VTLA, VTFA (depending on document types)
  
  
  Impact
  Condition not copied; may affect pricing or billing accuracy.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact condition type and document flow, I can guide you more specifically on which copy control to check.
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact steps or transaction codes!