How To Fix W_CB438 - Eligible customer list &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Eligible customer list &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB438 - Eligible customer list &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB438 Eligible customer list &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access an eligible customer list (a list of customers eligible for a particular condition or promotion) identified by the name or ID &1, but such a list does not exist in the system.
  In SAP, eligible customer lists are used in pricing, promotions, or condition techniques to restrict or specify which customers are eligible for certain conditions. If the system references a list that has not been created or has been deleted, this error is triggered.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During pricing or condition determination when a condition record references an eligible customer list that is missing.
  When executing a transaction or report that requires the eligible customer list.
  When a promotion or campaign is assigned to a non-existent eligible customer list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Eligible Customer List:
  
  Verify if the eligible customer list with the name/ID &1 exists.
  Use transaction V/06 (Maintain Eligible Customer Lists) to display or create eligible customer lists.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Eligible Customer List:
  
  If the list does not exist, create a new eligible customer list with the required customers.
  If the list name is incorrect in the condition record or configuration, correct it to point to an existing list.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition Records) to check if any condition records reference the missing eligible customer list.
  Update or delete condition records referencing the non-existent list.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In condition technique, verify if the eligible customer list is correctly assigned.
  Correct any incorrect references in the pricing procedure or condition tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  Sometimes, the eligible customer list might exist in the development system but not in the production system due to missing transports.
  Ensure that the eligible customer list is transported properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 - Maintain Eligible Customer Lists
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to eligible customer lists and condition technique if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Condition Technique:
  
  Eligible customer lists are part of the condition technique used in pricing and promotions.
  They are used to restrict conditions to specific customers.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Eligible customer list &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Referenced eligible customer list missing or deleted
  
  
  Solution
  Create or correct the eligible customer list in V/06; update condition records
  
  
  Related T-Codes
  V/06, VK13, VK11, VK12
  
  
  
  
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