How To Fix WV317 - No reference condition allowed for condition type of the sales price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No reference condition allowed for condition type of the sales price

What causes this issue?

You entered a reference condition type for the condition type assigned
to the final price. This is for condition types for which you do not
want to create any condition records and can, therefore, not be used in
this case.

System Response

Th eprocessing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the settings in Customizing for <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0380>Control
Data for Pricing Table and Data Backup</> and for
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOK0>Define Condition Types</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV317 - No reference condition allowed for condition type of the sales price ?

  The SAP error message WV317 "No reference condition allowed for condition type of the sales price" typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of condition types related to pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type that is being used for the sales price may not be configured to allow reference conditions. In SAP, certain condition types are set up to allow or disallow reference conditions based on their configuration.
  Incorrect Condition Records: There may be an attempt to reference a condition record that is not valid for the specific condition type being used.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be compatible with the condition type being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and check the configuration of the condition type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Reference Condition" checkbox is set correctly based on your business requirements. If the condition type should allow reference conditions, this option should be enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the relevant condition type. Ensure that the records are correctly maintained and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify that the sales document type being used is compatible with the condition type. You can check this in the configuration settings for sales documents (transaction code VOTXN).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in pricing or sales and distribution (SD) modules. They can provide insights into the specific configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing and condition types to understand the implications of different settings.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the pricing behaves as expected in various sales scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WV317 error and implement a solution to resolve it.