How To Fix AH413 - Price does not exist until &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Price does not exist until &1

What causes this issue?

The price does not exist until &v1&.
A price was used that is not valid until a later period.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the from-date, or choose a different price using the possible
entries (F4) in the price field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH413 - Price does not exist until &1 ?

  The SAP error message AH413 ("Price does not exist until &1") typically occurs in the context of pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other pricing-related transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid price for the specified material or service until a certain date (denoted by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The price condition record is only valid from a specific date onward. If you are trying to access or use a price before this date, the system will throw this error.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the pricing procedure for the specified material or service.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using in your transaction may not align with the validity period of the price condition records.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of valid pricing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Use transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) to check if there are valid condition records for the material/service in question.
  Ensure that the condition records are set up correctly and that they cover the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: 
  
  If you are trying to create a document with a date before the valid price date, consider changing the document date to a date that falls within the validity period of the price condition.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Condition Records: 
  
  If no valid condition records exist, you may need to create them using transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or update existing records using VK12 (Change Condition).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master and vendor master data to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the pricing setup, consult with your pricing or sales team to ensure that the pricing strategy aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  MEK1: Create Condition for Purchasing
  MEK2: Change Condition for Purchasing
  MEK3: Display Condition for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure being used in your sales or purchasing documents, as it defines how prices are determined and which condition records are relevant.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on pricing conditions and how they are managed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH413 error and ensure that your pricing information is correctly set up in SAP.