SAP Condition Technique is a fundamental framework in SAP systems that determines specific values such as prices, discounts, taxes, and output types based on various business criteria. This powerful tool provides flexible configuration options that can be adapted to different business scenarios and requirements.
The first step in configuring SAP Condition Technique is to define Condition Tables. These tables store combinations of key fields that determine how the system accesses condition records. For example, a condition table might combine Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Customer to create a unique key for finding specific pricing information.
The second step is to define Access Sequences, which determine the search strategy for finding valid condition records. An access sequence contains multiple accesses, each pointing to a condition table with a specific priority. The system searches from the highest priority access to the lowest until it finds a matching condition record.
The third step involves defining Condition Types and Procedures. Condition types define characteristics such as prices, discounts, surcharges, or taxes, with each type assigned an access sequence. Procedures group these condition types in a logical sequence to determine final results. For example, a pricing procedure calculates the final price by applying base price, discounts, and taxes in a specific order.
The final steps complete the SAP Condition Technique configuration. Step four involves assigning the defined procedures to organizational units or master data combinations. Step five requires maintaining condition records with actual values using the defined key fields. Finally, step six involves testing and validating the complete configuration to ensure it works correctly in the system. Once these steps are completed, the condition technique is ready for productive use.