How To Fix /BOFU/TEST015 - Selling Price &1/&2 is less than buying price &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/TEST -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Selling Price &1/&2 is less than buying price &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/TEST015 - Selling Price &1/&2 is less than buying price &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/TEST015 Selling Price &1/&2 is less than buying price &3/&4 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy between the selling price and the buying price of a product or item in the system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving pricing, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Price Configuration: The selling price set for a product is lower than the buying price, which is not allowed in many business scenarios as it can lead to losses.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the selling price or buying price in the system.
  Price Updates: Recent updates to pricing data may not have been reflected correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the selling and buying prices are in different currencies, conversion rates may lead to a situation where the selling price appears lower than the buying price.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Data: Check the selling price and buying price for the specific item. Ensure that the selling price is greater than or equal to the buying price.
  Adjust Prices: If the selling price is indeed lower, adjust it to be higher than the buying price. This can be done in the material master or pricing conditions.
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Verify that the prices were entered correctly in the system. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If using condition records for pricing, ensure that the correct condition types are set up and that they reflect the intended pricing strategy.
  Currency Conversion: If applicable, check the currency settings and conversion rates to ensure that they are accurate and reflect the current market conditions.
  Consult Documentation: If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), VK11 (Create Condition), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to review and adjust pricing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to pricing data in the system.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your pricing is set up correctly in SAP.