How To Fix BC_IBF153 - Customer discount cannot be greater than 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_IBF - IBF Flight Data Application (Demo Only)

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Customer discount cannot be greater than 100%

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE DOC_METHOD1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Specify a discount equal to or smaller than 100% and call the method
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_IBF153 - Customer discount cannot be greater than 100% ?

  The SAP error message BC_IBF153 indicates that a customer discount has been set to a value greater than 100%, which is not permissible in the system. Discounts are typically expressed as a percentage of the total price, and a discount greater than 100% would imply that the customer is receiving more than the total value of the product or service, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Discount Configuration: The discount percentage may have been incorrectly entered in the system, either manually or through a data upload.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or pricing conditions may have been incorrectly set up, leading to unrealistic discount values.
  Data Migration Errors: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the discount values during the migration process.
  Custom Logic or User Exits: Custom code or user exits may be incorrectly calculating or applying discounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Discount Entries: Check the specific transaction or document where the error occurred. Look for the discount percentage applied and ensure it is within the valid range (0% to 100%).
  Correct Master Data: If the discount is set in the customer master data or pricing conditions, update the relevant records to ensure that discounts do not exceed 100%.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the pricing procedure to ensure that discounts are set up correctly and that there are no erroneous entries.
  Data Validation: If data was imported, validate the data to ensure that all discount values are within acceptable limits.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how discounts should be configured and applied.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the relevant transaction to identify any custom logic that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to pricing and discount settings.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that discounts are applied correctly in various scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.