How To Fix W_CB473 - Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Validity End &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Validity End &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB473 - Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Validity End &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB473 Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Validity End &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, specifically in the Contract Management or Pricing condition records area.
  
  
  The message indicates that when trying to display or process a contract condition record, the system expects certain key fields to be requested (selected) in the transaction or report.
  
  
  The key fields mentioned in the message are:
  
  Contract (&1)
  Condition (&2)
  Validity End (&3)
  
  
  
  If these key fields are not included in the selection criteria or not requested in the output, the system issues this warning because these fields are essential for uniquely identifying and processing the contract condition record.
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to display or process contract condition records (e.g., in transaction VK13, or custom reports/programs).
  When the selection screen or report output does not include the key fields necessary to uniquely identify the contract condition.
  Possibly during pricing or contract condition maintenance if the system expects these fields but they are missing in the selection or display.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Include the key fields in the selection criteria or output:
  
  Make sure that the selection screen or report includes the fields:
  
  Contract number
  Condition type
  Validity end date
  
  
  This ensures the system can uniquely identify the contract condition record.
  
  
  
  Check the selection screen or report layout:
  
  If you are using a custom report or program, modify the selection screen or output layout to include these fields.
  In standard SAP transactions, ensure you enter/select these fields properly.
  
  
  
  Review user input:
  
  When searching or displaying contract conditions, always specify the contract number, condition type, and validity period to avoid ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Check authorization and data consistency:
  
  Sometimes missing fields can be due to authorization restrictions or data inconsistencies. Verify that the user has the necessary permissions and that the contract data is complete.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W_...), so it does not stop processing but indicates a potential issue with the selection or display.
  The message helps ensure data integrity and correct identification of contract conditions.
  The message class is usually CB4 or related to contract management.
  If you want to suppress the warning (not recommended), you can check the message control settings, but it's better to correct the selection criteria.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB473 Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Validity End &3
  
  
  Cause
  Key fields (Contract, Condition, Validity End) are missing in selection or output
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued; system cannot uniquely identify contract condition record
  
  
  Solution
  Include Contract number, Condition type, and Validity End date in selection/output
  
  
  Module
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), Contract Management
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or custom program where this occurs, please provide more details!