How To Fix C+042 - Comparison price &2, new price &3, change &4 %, currency &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Comparison price &2, new price &3, change &4 %, currency &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+042 - Comparison price &2, new price &3, change &4 %, currency &1 ?

  The SAP error message C+042 typically indicates an issue related to pricing in the context of a sales order, purchase order, or other pricing-related transactions. The message provides specific details about the comparison price, new price, percentage change, and currency involved in the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error message C+042 is triggered when there is a discrepancy between the expected pricing and the actual pricing being applied. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Price Change Exceeds Tolerance: The percentage change between the comparison price and the new price exceeds the allowed tolerance limits set in the system.
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected price calculations.
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion or mismatches between the currency of the comparison price and the new price.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect material pricing or customer-specific pricing agreements, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C+042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings: Review the tolerance settings for price changes in the configuration. You may need to adjust the allowed percentage change for pricing.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Tolerance Limits.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly set up in the system. Check the condition records for the relevant pricing elements.
  
  Transaction Code: VK11 (to maintain condition records).
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings: Check the currency settings for both the comparison price and the new price. Ensure that they are consistent and that any necessary currency conversions are correctly applied.
  
  
  Examine Master Data: Review the master data for the relevant materials, customers, or vendors to ensure that pricing agreements and conditions are accurate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Maintain Pricing Conditions), VK12 (Change Pricing Conditions), and VK13 (Display Pricing Conditions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to pricing errors or specific issues with the C+042 message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom pricing logic is implemented, review any user exits or enhancements that may affect pricing calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the C+042 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.