How To Fix WRMA_FI038 - Externally assigned update cond. type &1 is statistical in schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Externally assigned update cond. type &1 is statistical in schema &2

What causes this issue?

BI condition type &V3& has been assigned FI update condition type &V1&
directly in Customizing. The externally transferred condition value is
assigned directly to this condition type.
Condition type &V1& has calculation rule "B" (fixed amount). If the FI
update condition type has calculation rule "A" (percentage), the value
is assigned internally in the program, and not using a BI condition
type.
Condition type &V1& in calculation schema &V2& must be flagged as
non-statistical, because this condition type is an FI update condition
type.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Correct calculation schema &V2&.

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Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 WRMA_FI038 - Externally assigned update cond. type &1 is statistical in schema &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI038: Externally assigned update cond. type &1 is statistical in schema &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the posting of a return delivery or credit memo in the Returns Management (RMA) process when the system tries to update financial accounting (FI) with a condition type that is marked as statistical in the pricing schema.
  
  Externally assigned update condition type &1: This refers to the condition type that is assigned externally (e.g., via pricing procedure or return delivery schema).
  Is statistical in schema &2: The condition type is flagged as statistical in the pricing or return schema &2.
  
  Statistical condition types are used for informational purposes only and do not update accounting documents. If such a condition type is assigned to update FI, the system throws this error because statistical conditions cannot be posted to FI.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the posting of credit memos or return deliveries in the Returns Management module.
  When the pricing procedure or return schema includes a condition type flagged as statistical but is also assigned to update FI.
  The system detects a conflict because statistical conditions should not trigger FI updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the condition type settings:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Pricing Condition Types).
  Find the condition type &1 mentioned in the error.
  Check if the condition type is flagged as statistical (checkbox "Statistical" is selected).
  
  
  
  Adjust the condition type:
  
  If the condition type is intended to update FI, uncheck the statistical flag.
  If the condition type is only for informational/statistical purposes, remove it from the update schema or pricing procedure that triggers FI posting.
  
  
  
  Check the return schema (schema &2):
  
  Review the return schema &2 (e.g., in transaction WRMA or customizing for Returns Management).
  Ensure that statistical condition types are not assigned to update FI in this schema.
  
  
  
  Adjust the pricing procedure or return schema:
  
  Remove or replace the statistical condition type with a non-statistical one if FI update is required.
  Alternatively, exclude the condition type from FI update assignments.
  
  
  
  Test the posting again after making the changes.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Statistical condition types are used to display discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements on documents but do not affect accounting.
  Assigning a statistical condition type to update FI leads to inconsistency, hence the error.
  This error is common in customized pricing or return schemas where condition types are reused or incorrectly configured.
  Always coordinate changes with your pricing and FI teams to ensure correct configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WRMA_FI038: Externally assigned update cond. type &1 is statistical in schema &2
  
  
  Cause
  Condition type &1 is marked statistical but assigned to update FI in schema &2
  
  
  Solution
  Uncheck statistical flag or remove condition type from FI update assignments in schema &2
  
  
  Transactions to check
  V/06 (Condition Types), WRMA customizing, Pricing Procedure maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact condition type or schema, you can provide the values of &1 and &2 from the error message, and I can assist further.