How To Fix BV157 - Select at least one active price list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Select at least one active price list

What causes this issue?

There is no active price list.

System Response

The system measurement transaction does not function correctly.

How to fix this error?

Set an active price list. To do this, call Transaction USMM and choose
<LS>Price lists</>.
Only use multiple active price lists as an exception.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV157 - Select at least one active price list ?

  The SAP error message BV157: "Select at least one active price list" typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires at least one active price list to proceed with the transaction you are attempting to execute, such as creating a sales order, quotation, or other pricing-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Price List: The most common cause of this error is that there are no active price lists defined for the relevant sales area, customer, or material.
  Inactive Price Lists: The price lists that are defined may be inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the condition records that prevent the system from finding an active price list.
  Missing Master Data: The customer or material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of applicable price lists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price Lists:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if there are any active price lists defined for the relevant sales area and customer/material combination.
  Ensure that the price lists are active and valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Activate Price Lists:
  
  If you find that the price lists are inactive, you can activate them using the appropriate transaction codes or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and ensure that it includes the necessary condition types for pricing.
  Make sure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to pull the active price lists.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer and material master records are correctly set up and that they are linked to the appropriate price lists.
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK31 (Maintain Condition Records), and VA01 (Create Sales Order) to navigate through pricing and sales order processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing issues or the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing conditions and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BV157 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage your SAP support team for further assistance.