How To Fix ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL198 - PQA_END &1 greater than PQA &2; All Price Break Quantities rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL - Message Class for SPEC 2000 IP Upload API

• Message number: 198

• Message text: PQA_END &1 greater than PQA &2; All Price Break Quantities rejected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL198 - PQA_END &1 greater than PQA &2; All Price Break Quantities rejected ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL198 indicates that there is an issue with the price break quantities in a pricing procedure. Specifically, the error states that the end quantity for a price break (PQA_END) is greater than the start quantity (PQA) for that price break, which is not allowed. This results in all price break quantities being rejected.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The price break quantities may have been incorrectly configured in the pricing procedure. This can happen if the end quantity is set to a value that is less than the start quantity.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual data entry error when inputting the price break quantities.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or customer may have inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Price Break Configuration:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Check the price break quantities defined for the relevant condition types.
  Ensure that the end quantity (PQA_END) is always greater than or equal to the start quantity (PQA).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to manual entry, correct the values in the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, pricing condition records).
  Ensure that the price break quantities are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the material and customer involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that there are no conflicting or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Use VK31 for maintaining condition records in bulk.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your pricing procedure functions correctly.