How To Fix 5G041 - Enter either a flat rate value or percentage value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Enter either a flat rate value or percentage value

What causes this issue?

You have entered both a flat rate value and percentage value for the
specific band. In the case of a mixed value pension scheme, however,
you can only enter a flat rate value or percentage value for each band.

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?

Enter either a flat rate value or a percentage value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G041 - Enter either a flat rate value or percentage value ?

  The SAP error message 5G041 ("Enter either a flat rate value or percentage value") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects either a flat rate value or a percentage value to be entered in a specific field, but neither has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a pricing condition record.
  When entering pricing information in a sales order or purchase order.
  When the configuration of the pricing procedure requires one of these values to be specified, but the user has left both fields blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Pricing Condition Record:
  
  Navigate to the relevant pricing condition record (e.g., using transaction codes like VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Ensure that you have entered either a flat rate value or a percentage value in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Review the Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type you are working with. Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured to accept either a flat rate or a percentage.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Fields:
  
  Make sure that you are not inadvertently leaving both fields blank. If you intend to use a flat rate, enter a value in the flat rate field; if you intend to use a percentage, enter a value in the percentage field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required values, consult the documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or pricing condition you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter pricing information in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VA01, VA02, ME21N, etc., depending on whether you are working with sales or purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G041 and successfully enter the required pricing information in your SAP system.