How To Fix W_CB406 - Seletion on Condition Types is not supported for Output Type "Tree"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Seletion on Condition Types is not supported for Output Type "Tree"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB406 - Seletion on Condition Types is not supported for Output Type "Tree" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB406: Selection on Condition Types is not supported for Output Type "Tree"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform a selection or filtering on condition types in pricing or output determination, but the output type is set to "Tree". The "Tree" output type is a special output determination procedure that organizes output conditions in a hierarchical or tree structure rather than a flat list.
  In SAP, certain output types (like "Tree") do not support direct selection or filtering on individual condition types because the hierarchical structure requires processing the entire tree rather than isolated condition types.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Output Type "Tree": This is used in output determination procedures where outputs are structured in a tree format, often to represent complex hierarchies or dependencies.
  Selection on Condition Types: Normally, you can select or filter condition types to process or display specific pricing or output conditions.
  When you try to apply such selection on a "Tree" output type, the system cannot handle it because the tree structure requires processing all nodes (condition types) to maintain integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Avoid Selection on Condition Types for Output Type "Tree":
  
  Do not apply selection or filtering criteria on condition types when the output type is "Tree".
  Instead, process the entire output tree as a whole.
  
  
  
  Change Output Type (if applicable):
  
  If selection on condition types is necessary for your business process, consider using a different output type that supports such selection (e.g., a flat list output type).
  This may require configuration changes in output determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the output determination procedure and output types in transaction codes like NACE (for output determination) or pricing condition technique.
  Verify if the output type is set to "Tree" and whether this is necessary.
  Adjust the configuration if your business process requires selection on condition types.
  
  
  
  Custom Development (if needed):
  
  If the standard functionality does not meet your requirements, consider custom enhancements or user exits to handle specific selection logic on tree outputs, but this is complex and should be carefully evaluated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output determination configuration.
  VK11/VK12/VK13: Pricing condition maintenance.
  V/06: Condition types configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to output determination and condition technique for any updates or patches.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Output Determination and Condition Technique.
  
  
  SAP Forums and OSS:
  
  Search SAP Community and OSS notes for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The warning W_CB406 indicates that selection on condition types is not supported when the output type is configured as "Tree".
  The solution is to avoid such selection or change the output type to one that supports selection.
  Review and adjust output determination configuration accordingly.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.