How To Fix WU808 - Condition type & is not possible for absolute promotion discounts

WU808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Condition type & is not possible for absolute promotion discounts

What causes this issue?

The condition type entered is not possible for absolute promotion
discounts.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the condition type for absolute discounts is defined for
"Price determination", the "SD" application, calculation rule
"Quantity"and condition class "Markups/markdowns".

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 WU808 - Condition type & is not possible for absolute promotion discounts ?

  The SAP error message WU808 indicates that a specific condition type is not applicable for absolute promotion discounts. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and discount management within SAP, particularly when dealing with promotional pricing strategies.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type being used may not be configured to handle absolute discounts. Absolute discounts are fixed amounts deducted from the total price, and certain condition types may only be set up for percentage-based discounts or other pricing strategies.
  
  
  Promotion Setup: The promotion may be incorrectly set up in the system, leading to the use of an inappropriate condition type that does not support absolute discounts.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the pricing conditions, such as incorrect settings in the pricing procedure or condition records.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the condition