How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS086 - Cond_qualifier is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Cond_qualifier is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS086 - Cond_qualifier is initial ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS086 Cond_qualifier is initial
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of condition records in SAP (typically in pricing or condition technique related processes). The message indicates that the Condition Qualifier (COND_QUALIFIER) field is initial (empty or not filled), but it is expected to have a value.
  
  The Condition Qualifier is used in condition records to further specify or qualify the condition, for example, to differentiate between different types of discounts or surcharges.
  If the system expects a condition qualifier but finds it empty, it raises this error.
  This can happen if the condition record is incomplete or if the condition table or access sequence expects a qualifier but it was not maintained.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When maintaining condition records manually or via batch input, the qualifier field was left blank.
  Custom condition tables or access sequences require a qualifier, but the data is missing.
  During pricing procedure execution, the system tries to read a condition record with an empty qualifier field.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete master data.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to transaction VK11 / VK12 / VK13 (Maintain / Change / Display Condition Records).
  Check the condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the Condition Qualifier field is properly filled where required.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Table and Access Sequence:
  
  Check the condition table used for the condition type.
  Verify if the condition qualifier field is part of the key fields.
  If yes, ensure that the qualifier is maintained in the condition records.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure to see if the condition type requires a qualifier.
  If the qualifier is mandatory, ensure it is passed correctly during pricing.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on condition records.
  If the error occurs during batch processing or data migration, verify the source data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs during runtime (e.g., sales order pricing), debug the pricing routine to see why the qualifier is initial.
  Check user exits or BADIs that might manipulate condition records or qualifiers.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WGDS_PROCESS
  This message is related to the condition technique framework in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or MM (Materials Management).
  The qualifier is often used in condition types like discounts, surcharges, or special pricing agreements.
  If you have custom developments or enhancements, verify that the qualifier is correctly handled.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WGDS_PROCESS086 Cond_qualifier is initial
  
  
  Cause
  Condition qualifier field is empty but expected to have a value
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the condition qualifier in condition records; check condition tables and pricing procedures
  
  
  Transactions
  VK11, VK12, VK13 (Condition Records maintenance)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Pricing procedure, condition technique, condition tables, access sequences
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during sales order creation, condition record maintenance, batch job), I can help with more specific steps.
  
  Let me know if you need further assistance!