How To Fix WV401 - Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2

What causes this issue?

Condition type &V1& does not exist for application &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV401 - Condition type &1 does not exist for application &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV401 indicates that a specific condition type does not exist for a given application. This error typically arises in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when working with the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The specified condition type (e.g., discounts, surcharges) is not defined in the system for the application you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure or may not be assigned to the relevant application area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the error is occurring.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the condition type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for SD) or M/06 (for MM) to check the condition types.
  Ensure that the condition type you are trying to use is defined and active for the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is included in the procedure.
  Make sure that the condition type is assigned to the correct application area (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code V/07 (for SD) or M/07 (for MM).
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like access sequences, calculation types, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that the transport request included the necessary condition types and configurations.
  If not, you may need to re-transport or manually create the missing condition type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on the specific condition type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types (SD)
  V/07: Create Condition Type (SD)
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (SD)
  M/06: Maintain Condition Types (MM)
  M/07: Create Condition Type (MM)
  M/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (MM)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific condition type or application area.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WV401 error and implement the appropriate solution.