How To Fix 06878 - Maximum value for effective price exceeded

06878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Maximum value for effective price exceeded

What causes this issue?

When calculating the effective price, the system determined a price in
excess of the maximum value of 999999999.99. In such cases, the price
is set to the maximum value in order to avoid a program termination.

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?

Please check whether the conditions entered are realistic.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06878 - Details

• The SAP error message "06878 Maximum value for effective price exceeded" typically occurs in the context of pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales orders, purchase orders, or pricing conditions. This error indicates that the effective price calculated for a particular item exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Conditions: The effective price for a product or service is calculated based on various pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, etc.). If the total effective price exceeds the maximum limit defined in the pricing condition records, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum price limit may be configured in the pricing procedure or condition records. This could be a result of business rules or compliance requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the sales order or pricing conditions can lead to inflated prices that exceed the maximum limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions associated with the item