How To Fix WB2B2231 - Condition applies to header; reset the flag for cond. type &1, appl. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Condition applies to header; reset the flag for cond. type &1, appl. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2231 - Condition applies to header; reset the flag for cond. type &1, appl. &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2231 indicates that there is a condition that applies to the header level of a document, but the system has detected that the condition type is not set correctly. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations.
  Cause:
  The error message WB2B2231 is triggered when:
  
  A condition type that is supposed to apply at the header level is not properly configured or is incorrectly set in the document.
  The condition type is flagged in a way that it cannot be applied to the header, or the relevant condition record is missing.
  There may be inconsistencies in the pricing procedure or condition records that prevent the condition from being applied correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and verify the configuration of the condition type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the condition type is set to apply at the header level if that is the intended behavior.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reset the Flag:
  
  If the condition type is incorrectly flagged, you may need to reset the flag for the condition type in the relevant application area. This can usually be done in the condition type configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that there are valid condition records for the condition type in question. Use transaction code VK11 to create or check condition records.
  
  
  
  Test the Document:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recreate or reprocess the document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure you are working with.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved similar problems.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WB2B2231 error message in your SAP system.