How To Fix AH918 - Price does not exist as of &1, but as of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 918

• Message text: Price does not exist as of &1, but as of &2

What causes this issue?

The price does not exist as of &v1&.
You have used a price for operand &V3& that does not cover the entire
fact slice.

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?

Change the from-date, or choose a different price using the input help
(F4) for the <LS>Price</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH918 - Price does not exist as of &1, but as of &2 ?

  The SAP error message AH918 indicates that there is a pricing issue related to the validity of a price for a specific material or service. The message typically means that the system is trying to access a price that is not valid for the specified date range. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The error occurs when the system is trying to retrieve a price for a material or service that does not exist for the date specified in the transaction. The message indicates that a price exists as of a different date (&2), but not for the date you are trying to use (&1).
  Missing Price Records: There may be no price records maintained in the pricing conditions for the material/service for the date in question.
  Incorrect Validity Period: The validity period of the price record may not cover the date being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Pricing Conditions) or VK11 (Maintain Pricing Conditions) to check the pricing conditions for the material/service.
  Verify if there is a valid price record for the date you are trying to use. If not, you may need to create or adjust the pricing condition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If a price exists for a different date, consider adjusting the date of the transaction to fall within the validity period of the existing price.
  Alternatively, if the price needs to be valid for the date in question, you can create a new pricing condition with the appropriate validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data and pricing information are correctly maintained. Check for any discrepancies in the master data that might affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your pricing or sales team to understand the pricing strategy and ensure that the correct prices are maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK12: Change Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  MEK1: Create Condition for Purchasing
  MEK2: Change Condition for Purchasing
  MEK3: Display Condition for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and how to manage them.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing conditions in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH918 error and ensure that the correct pricing is applied for your transactions.