How To Fix 3P009 - Value of constant & is zero

3P009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Value of constant & is zero

What causes this issue?

The value of the constant is zero

System Response

Calculations will proceed with this value as zero. The constant will
not influence the calculations in which it is used

How to fix this error?

If a value is required, please maintain the constant and enter a value

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P009 - Value of constant & is zero ?

  The SAP error message 3P009: Value of constant & is zero typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing and condition techniques, particularly when dealing with condition records or pricing procedures. This error indicates that a constant value that is expected to be non-zero is instead set to zero, which can lead to issues in calculations or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The constant value that is referenced in the pricing procedure or condition record may not have been defined correctly or is missing.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where a value was inadvertently set to zero.
  Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may not have been maintained properly, leading to a situation where a required constant is not available or is set to zero.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the pricing logic, they may not be handling certain scenarios correctly,