How To Fix C+208 - Negative price in one or more currencies. 0 will be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Negative price in one or more currencies. 0 will be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+208 - Negative price in one or more currencies. 0 will be set ?

  The SAP error message C+208 "Negative price in one or more currencies. 0 will be set" typically occurs when there is an attempt to enter a negative price for a material or product in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as during the creation or updating of material master records, pricing conditions, or sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Price Entry: The most common cause is that a user has inadvertently entered a negative price for a material or service.
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: If pricing conditions are set up incorrectly, it may lead to negative pricing calculations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain negative prices that are not valid in SAP.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates, it may lead to negative pricing in certain currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Price Entries: Review the price entries for the material or service in question. Ensure that all prices are positive and valid.
  Review Pricing Conditions: If the error occurs during sales order processing, check the pricing conditions in the sales document. Ensure that the conditions are set up correctly and do not result in negative pricing.
  Data Validation: If data was migrated, validate the data to ensure that no negative prices were imported. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Currency Settings: Check the currency settings and conversion rates to ensure they are correctly configured. Make sure that the currency conversion does not lead to negative prices.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing and material data.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.