How To Fix BC_IBF154 - Customer discount cannot be less than 0%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Customer discount cannot be less than 0%

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 valid discount and call the method again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_IBF154 - Customer discount cannot be less than 0% ?

  The SAP error message BC_IBF154 indicates that there is an issue with a customer discount being set to a value less than 0%. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and discount management within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution (SD) or pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A discount percentage is being entered or calculated that is less than 0%. Discounts should logically be 0% or greater, as negative discounts do not make sense in standard pricing practices.
  There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or discount settings.
  The data being processed may have been incorrectly entered or imported, leading to invalid discount values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Discount Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration in the SAP system to ensure that discounts are set up correctly.
  Navigate to the transaction code V/08 (Pricing Procedure) and check the relevant pricing condition types for any incorrect settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the discount values being entered or calculated are valid and not less than 0%.
  If the discount is being calculated based on certain conditions, verify those conditions to ensure they are not leading to negative values.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD02 or VD02) to ensure that there are no incorrect discount settings for the specific customer.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order or Quotation:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a sales order or quotation, review the document for any line items that may have invalid discount values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific pricing conditions and how they should be configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing logic to identify where the negative discount is being generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11/VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  V/06: For condition types.
  
  
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in pricing, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting discount calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.