How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS088 - Condition_unit is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Condition_unit is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS088 - Condition_unit is initial ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_PROCESS088 Condition_unit is initial
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of pricing conditions in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) when the Condition Unit field (usually field KMEIN in condition records) is initial (empty or zero). The system expects a valid condition unit to calculate prices correctly, but it finds that the condition unit is not maintained or is missing.
  Typical scenarios causing this error:
  
  The condition record for a pricing condition does not have the Condition Unit maintained.
  The material master or condition record has inconsistent or missing unit of measure data.
  Custom pricing routines or user exits that manipulate condition records might clear or fail to set the condition unit.
  Data inconsistencies during data migration or master data maintenance.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Condition Unit (KMEIN) is the unit of measure in which the condition value applies (e.g., per piece, per kg).
  If this field is initial, the system cannot determine how to apply the condition value, leading to the error.
  This is critical for pricing calculations, as the system needs to know the unit to calculate the correct price or discount.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to transaction VK13 (Display Condition Records).
  Check the condition records for the pricing condition type involved.
  Ensure that the Condition Unit field is maintained and not empty.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify the base unit of measure in the material master (MM03).
  Ensure consistency between the material unit and the condition unit.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check if any custom pricing routines or user exits (e.g., USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMK or USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMP) are modifying the condition unit.
  Correct the logic to ensure the condition unit is set properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs after data migration, verify the migrated condition records for completeness.
  Run consistency checks or re-import condition records if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Condition Records:
  
  If condition records are incomplete, recreate or update them with the correct condition unit.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  V/06 - Define Condition Types
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KONV - Conditions (transaction data)
  KONP - Condition Item Data (condition records)
  KOMG - Condition Group
  MARA - Material Master
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to pricing condition errors.
  SAP Help Portal for Pricing and Condition Techniques.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_PROCESS088 Condition_unit is initial means the system found a pricing condition without a valid condition unit. To fix it, ensure that all condition records have the condition unit maintained, verify material master data, and check any custom code affecting pricing conditions.
  
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