How To Fix CKPRCH040 - Enter only positive prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Enter only positive prices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH040 - Enter only positive prices ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH040, which states "Enter only positive prices," typically occurs in the context of pricing in materials management or product costing. This error indicates that a negative or zero price has been entered in a field where only positive values are allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Negative or Zero Price Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a negative price or zero in a pricing field, such as during the creation or modification of a material master record, purchase order, or pricing condition.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be instances where negative or zero prices were included in the data set.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings for pricing in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Price Entry: Review the entry in the relevant transaction (e.g., material master, purchase order) and ensure that the price is a positive value. If it is negative or zero, correct it to a valid positive price.
  Data Validation: If the error arises during data migration, validate the data to ensure that all pricing fields contain positive values before importing them into SAP.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to pricing in the SAP system. Ensure that the pricing conditions and related settings are correctly defined to prevent negative or zero prices from being accepted.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering valid pricing information to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transactions, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)
  ME21N/ME22N (Purchase Order)
  VK11/VK12 (Pricing Conditions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and how to handle pricing conditions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKPRCH040 error and ensure that only positive prices are entered in the system.