How To Fix 5U019 - Enter either price or percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter either price or percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U019 - Enter either price or percentage ?

  The SAP error message 5U019: "Enter either price or percentage" typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when working with sales documents, purchase orders, or pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system requires either a price or a percentage to be entered for a specific condition type, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The user has not entered a value for either the price or the percentage in the pricing condition record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may be incorrectly configured, leading to the requirement of both fields being mandatory.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it in the wrong field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Navigate to the pricing conditions section.
  Ensure that either a price or a percentage is entered for the relevant condition type.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure assigned to the document to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Verify that the condition types are configured to allow either a price or a percentage as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on the specific pricing conditions being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc.
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the condition types used in your pricing procedure, as they dictate how prices and discounts are applied.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to pricing conditions or this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert to further investigate the issue.