How To Fix W_CB271 - Enter a condition purpose

W_CB271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Enter a condition purpose

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  Error Message
  W_CB271: Enter a condition purpose
  
  Cause
  This warning message appears when you are trying to maintain or save a condition record in SAP (typically in Pricing or Condition Technique) without specifying the Condition Purpose field.
  
  The Condition Purpose is a mandatory field in certain condition types or in specific SAP releases/configurations.
  It defines the purpose or usage context of the condition record, such as whether the condition is for pricing, output determination, or other uses.
  If this field is left blank, the system issues this warning to prompt the user to enter a valid condition purpose.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing condition records in transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK31.
  When the condition type or the system configuration requires the condition purpose to be specified.
  In some SAP versions, the condition purpose is introduced to better classify condition records and