How To Fix WV409 - Type A of condition type determination is only allowed for application M

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Type A of condition type determination is only allowed for application M

What causes this issue?

In type A of condition type determination, the condition types are
determined from the calculation schema at runtime.
This procedure is only permitted for application M, however.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Maintain application M or change the type of condition type
determination.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV409 - Type A of condition type determination is only allowed for application M ?

  The SAP error message WV409 indicates that there is an issue with the condition type determination in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it states that "Type A of condition type determination is only allowed for application M," which means that the condition type you are trying to use is not compatible with the application area you are working in.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Application Area: The condition type you are trying to use is defined for application area M (which is typically for materials management and purchasing) but is being used in an application area that does not support it, such as sales and distribution (SD).
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure or condition type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction.
  Condition Type Settings: The condition type may have been incorrectly set up in the pricing procedure, or the determination procedure may not be aligned with the intended application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is set up correctly for the intended application area.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type or purchasing document type.
  Ensure that the condition types used in the pricing procedure are appropriate for the application area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Application Area:
  
  If you are working in the sales and distribution module, ensure that you are using condition types that are compatible with application area A (Sales) instead of M (Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to understand the implications of using specific condition types and their application areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types Configuration
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  Application Areas:
  
  Application A: Sales and Distribution
  Application M: Materials Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP pricing and condition types for further assistance.