How To Fix 06214 - Net price becomes negative (please correct)


06214 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 06 -

  • Message number: 214

  • Message text: Net price becomes negative (please correct)

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  • What causes this issue?

    A negative price has been determined.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the conditions that have been defined for the item or header
    data.
    For example, has a discount > 100% gross/net been entered?

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06214 - Net price becomes negative (please correct) ?
    The SAP error message "06214 Net price becomes negative (please correct)" typically occurs during the pricing process in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the calculated net price for a line item has fallen below zero, which is not allowed in SAP.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, or taxes) may be set up incorrectly, leading to a situation where the total deductions exceed the base price.
    Negative Discounts: If a discount condition is set up with a negative value that is too high, it can cause the net price to drop below zero.
    Incorrect Master Data: Issues with customer or material master data, such as incorrect pricing records or condition records, can lead to this error.
    Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
    Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the pricing conditions are

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