How To Fix AH867 - Price class cannot contain the special characters * and ,

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Price class cannot contain the special characters * and ,

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the price class may not contain the special
characters that you used.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH867 - Price class cannot contain the special characters * and , ?

  The SAP error message AH867 indicates that the price class you are trying to use contains special characters that are not allowed. Specifically, the error states that the price class cannot contain the special characters * (asterisk) and , (comma).
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a price class in SAP and have inadvertently included special characters that are not permitted.
  The input data for the price class is being pulled from an external source or user input that includes these characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Input: Review the price class you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not contain the characters * or ,.
  Modify the Price Class: If you find that the price class includes these characters, remove them and replace them with valid characters or formats.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent the inclusion of these special characters in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid formats for price classes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific notes that provide additional context or solutions.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you are using custom code or enhancements, ensure that these do not inadvertently introduce invalid characters into the price class.
  Testing: After making changes, test the input again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH867 error and successfully manage your price classes in SAP.