How To Fix WS299 - Conditions of document &1 cannot be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Conditions of document &1 cannot be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS299 - Conditions of document &1 cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message WS299: "Conditions of document &1 cannot be assigned" typically occurs in the context of workflow or document processing, especially when the system tries to assign or evaluate conditions related to a workflow or a document, but fails due to certain inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  Cause
  
  The error usually arises when the system attempts to assign or evaluate conditions for a workflow step or a document, but the conditions are either not defined, incomplete, or inconsistent.
  It can happen if the condition records or condition tables related to the document are missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Another common cause is that the document status or type does not allow the assignment of conditions.
  Sometimes, the error occurs if the workflow container elements or the binding of conditions to the workflow task is incorrect or missing.
  In some cases, it may be due to authorization issues or missing configuration in the condition technique.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Verify that the condition records related to the document are properly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like VK11/VK12 (for pricing conditions) or relevant condition maintenance transactions depending on the module.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type and Status:
  
  Ensure that the document type supports the assignment of conditions.
  Check if the document is in a status that allows condition assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow definition and ensure that the conditions are correctly defined and assigned.
  Use transaction SWDD to inspect the workflow and verify the container elements and condition bindings.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Technique Setup:
  
  Verify the condition tables, access sequences, and condition types are correctly configured.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the condition technique configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user or process has the necessary authorizations to assign or evaluate conditions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the workflow or the program that triggers the error can help identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module Context: This error is often seen in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or in custom workflows.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to check workflow logs)
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  VK11/VK12 - Condition Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known bugs or patches related to WS299.
  Logs: Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for additional clues.
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or module where this error occurs, I can give more targeted advice.