How To Fix 06218 - Net price must be greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Net price must be greater than 0

What causes this issue?

The net price is less than or equal to 0, but the invoice receipt (IR)
indicator has been set.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a <GL:Bestellung>purchase order</> without a
value, you must set the IR indicator to " ".

If you are seeing this message in differential invoicing, check the
conditions of the conditions of the predecessor document (purchase order
or goods receipt) and correct them, so that invoicing is possible on the
invoice date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06218 - Net price must be greater than 0 ?

  The SAP error message "06218 Net price must be greater than 0" typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions where a net price is expected. This error indicates that the system has detected a net price of zero or less, which is not acceptable for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to a calculation that results in a net price of zero.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master, customer master, or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrect, affecting pricing.
  Discounts or Adjustments: If discounts or adjustments are applied incorrectly, they may reduce the net price to zero or below.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues, the net price may not be calculated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Pricing procedure configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the sales order or purchase order. Ensure that the conditions are set up correctly and that there are no conditions that would lead to a zero net price.
  Review Master Data: Verify that the relevant master data (material, customer, vendor) is complete and accurate. Ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  Adjust Discounts: If discounts are applied, check their values and ensure they do not reduce the net price to zero.
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that any necessary currency conversions are being applied properly.
  Check Configuration: Review the pricing procedure configuration in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly for the relevant transaction type.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the transaction with different materials, customers, or vendors to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Debugging: If the issue is complex, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing calculation process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to pricing and this specific error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or help files for more detailed information on pricing procedures and conditions.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and sales processes.