How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE038 - Required condition type is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Required condition type is missing

What causes this issue?

The master condition for planned expenses that is defined in the trading
contract cannot be located for price determination.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in <DS:SIMG.W_WLFA_0007>Calculation Schema
Determination</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE038 - Required condition type is missing ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE038: Required condition type is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner or Sales and Distribution modules, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in sales documents or expense reports. This error indicates that a required condition type, which is necessary for the pricing or expense calculation, is not available or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The specific condition type that is required for the transaction is not defined in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly assigned to the relevant sales document type or may not include the necessary condition types.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may not have the necessary pricing information or condition records.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the required condition types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (Pricing Procedure) and verify that the required condition type is included in the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Ensure that the condition type is marked as required in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the correct pricing procedure is assigned to the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) in the customer master data (transaction code XD02 or VD02).
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If the condition type is missing, you may need to create condition records for it using transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition Records).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the customer or material to ensure that all necessary pricing information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the specific requirements for the condition types in your business processes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the condition type is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK31: Maintain Condition Records
  XD02/VD02: Change Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing condition type in SAP.