How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND408 - Conditions for bonus buy &1 cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Conditions for bonus buy &1 cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND408 - Conditions for bonus buy &1 cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message:
  WES_OUTBOUND408 Conditions for bonus buy &1 cannot be read
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or SAP Retail when dealing with pricing conditions, specifically related to bonus buy or promotional pricing conditions.
  
  Cause
  
  The system is unable to read or find the condition records for the specified bonus buy condition type (represented by &1 in the message).
  This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete condition records for the bonus buy condition type in the condition tables.
  Incorrect or incomplete access sequences assigned to the condition type.
  Issues in the pricing procedure where the bonus buy condition is expected but not properly maintained.
  Authorization or data consistency issues preventing the system from reading the condition records.
  The condition records exist but are not valid for the sales document date or the combination of key fields (e.g., customer, material, sales organization).
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 to display condition records for the bonus buy condition type mentioned in the error.
  Verify that condition records exist and are valid for the relevant sales area, customer, material, and date.
  
  
  
  Verify Access Sequence:
  
  Check the access sequence assigned to the bonus buy condition type in transaction V/07.
  Ensure that the access sequence is correctly maintained and points to the correct condition tables.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and sales area.
  Ensure the bonus buy condition type is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Confirm that the condition records are valid for the document date.
  Condition records outside the validity period will not be read.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to read the condition records.
  Run consistency checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the pricing routine or checking application logs (transaction SLG1) may provide more insight.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13 – Display Condition Records
  V/07 – Maintain Access Sequences
  V/08 – Maintain Condition Types
  V/08 – Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VA01 / VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order (where error occurs)
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to bonus buy or promotional pricing conditions for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP SD Pricing documentation for condition technique.
  SAP Retail or Promotion Management guides if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or invalid condition records for bonus buy condition type; incorrect config.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain condition records, access sequences, pricing procedure, and validity.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use VK13, V/07, V/08, check authorizations, debug pricing routines, check SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact condition type code (the &1 value), I can help you with more specific instructions.