How To Fix W_CB312 - Business Volume Base is deactivated for this Condition Contract Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Business Volume Base is deactivated for this Condition Contract Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB312 - Business Volume Base is deactivated for this Condition Contract Type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB312 - Business Volume Base is deactivated for this Condition Contract Type
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to process or maintain a condition contract (or related business volume) where the Business Volume Base is not activated for the specific Condition Contract Type you are working with.
  In SAP Contract Management (often in IS-Retail or Sales and Distribution scenarios), Business Volume Base refers to the basis or reference for calculating business volume (e.g., sales volume, quantity, value) that is used for condition contracts such as rebates, bonuses, or other incentive calculations.
  If the Business Volume Base is deactivated or not assigned for the particular contract type, the system cannot calculate or update the business volume, hence the warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Each Condition Contract Type (e.g., rebate contract, bonus contract) has settings that define whether business volume is relevant and how it should be handled.
  The system checks if the business volume base is active for the contract type when you try to post or update business volume data.
  If it is deactivated, the system issues this warning to inform you that business volume updates will not be processed for this contract type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Activate Business Volume Base for the Contract Type:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for condition contract types:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Business Volume ? Define Condition Contract Types
  
  
  Select the relevant Condition Contract Type.
  Check the settings related to Business Volume Base or Business Volume Activation.
  Activate or assign the appropriate Business Volume Base for this contract type.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Volume Base Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business volume base (e.g., sales document types, item categories) is correctly configured and linked to the contract type.
  Check if the business volume base is active in the system and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  If Business Volume is Not Required:
  
  If your business process does not require business volume for this contract type, you can ignore the warning.
  Alternatively, adjust your process to avoid triggering business volume updates for this contract type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Customizing for contract types and business volume settings.
  WBCONTRACT or related contract maintenance transactions.
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVKBT - Condition Contract Types.
  TVKBT_BV - Business Volume Base assignment to contract types.
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Condition Contracts and Business Volume.
  SAP OSS Notes related to W_CB312 for specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Business Volume Base is not activated for the Condition Contract Type.
  Solution: Activate or assign the Business Volume Base in customizing for the contract type.
  If not needed: You may ignore the warning or adjust your process accordingly.
  
  
  If you need detailed steps or screenshots for the customizing path, please let me know!