How To Fix WSTP043 - Condition type &1 is not suitable f. the ruling price in SAP Retail Store

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTP - Messages for IAC Sales Prices in SAP Retail Store

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Condition type &1 is not suitable f. the ruling price in SAP Retail Store

What causes this issue?

You entered condition type &V1&to use this condition type for
maintaining the ruling prices in SAP Retail Store sales prices. This
condition type is, however, not suitable for use with ruling prices in
SAP Retail Store.
Possible reasons for this message include:
Condition type &V1& does not exist.
There is no access sequence for condition type &V1&.
The access sequence entered in condition type &V1& contains either no
access or more than one access. (You may only use one access sequence
that contains exactly one access).
The number from the condition table entered in the access is incorrect
(table T681 is not filled).
The access is executed on with the wrong fields (fields VKORG, VTWEG,
WERKS, MATNR, VRKME are the only fields permitted for the access).

System Response

The system does not allow condition type &V1& in ruling price
maintenance in SAP Retail Store.

How to fix this error?

Select a condition type that is suitable for use in ruling price
maintenance in SAP Retail Store. Note that condition type "VKPF" can be
used as a standard condition type for this purpose.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTP043 - Condition type &1 is not suitable f. the ruling price in SAP Retail Store ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTP043 - Condition type &1 is not suitable for the ruling price in SAP Retail Store
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine the ruling price for a sales transaction in SAP Retail, but the condition type specified is not valid or allowed for use as a ruling price condition. In SAP Retail pricing, the ruling price is the price that is used as the basis for further calculations (e.g., discounts, surcharges). Not all condition types are configured or allowed to be used as ruling price conditions.
  Common causes include:
  
  The condition type assigned as ruling price in the pricing procedure is incorrect or not configured properly.
  The condition type is not flagged as a "ruling price" condition in the system.
  The pricing procedure or condition technique is incorrectly set up, causing the system to pick a condition type that cannot be used as ruling price.
  Custom or standard condition types used in the pricing procedure are missing the necessary settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Define Condition Types).
  Select the condition type mentioned in the error message (&1).
  Verify if the condition type is set up correctly for use as a ruling price.
  Specifically, check the "Ruling Price" indicator or relevant flags that allow the condition type to be used as a base price.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction V/08 (Pricing Procedure) to check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document.
  Ensure that the condition type used as ruling price is correctly included and sequenced.
  Confirm that the pricing procedure logic aligns with SAP Retail requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK11/VK12 to check if condition records exist for the condition type.
  Ensure that the condition records are valid for the sales area, material, and date.
  
  
  
  Verify Ruling Price Determination:
  
  In SAP Retail, the ruling price is often determined by specific condition types like PR00 (Price) or others configured as base prices.
  Make sure the system is not trying to use a discount or surcharge condition type as ruling price.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing if Needed:
  
  If a custom condition type is intended to be used as ruling price, ensure it is configured accordingly.
  Consult SAP Retail pricing documentation or SAP notes for specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if necessary):
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the pricing routine or user exit might be necessary to see why the system picks an unsuitable condition type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 - Maintain Condition Types
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11/VK12 - Maintain Condition Records
  WSTP - SAP Retail Pricing (various transactions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to pricing and ruling price issues in SAP Retail.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe similar issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Refer to SAP Retail Pricing documentation for detailed explanation of ruling price and condition types.
  
  
  
  Common Condition Types for Ruling Price:
  
  PR00 (Standard Price)
  Other custom condition types flagged as ruling price.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTP043 indicates that the condition type used as ruling price is not suitable. The solution involves verifying and correcting the condition type configuration, ensuring it is flagged and used properly as a ruling price in the pricing procedure, and checking condition records and pricing procedure setup.
  
  If you provide the exact condition type (&1) from your error message, I can help you with more specific advice.