How To Fix CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER266 - Negative value is not allowed for requested price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER - Commodity Derivative Order Requests Messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Negative value is not allowed for requested price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER266 - Negative value is not allowed for requested price ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER266 indicating that "Negative value is not allowed for requested price" typically arises in the context of pricing in sales orders, purchase orders, or other financial transactions within the SAP system. This error suggests that a negative price has been entered where it is not permitted, which can occur due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Manual Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value for a price field.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions set up in the system may allow for negative values under certain circumstances, but the current transaction does not meet those conditions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of pricing procedures or condition types that do not properly handle negative values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, negative values may have been incorrectly imported.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they may be incorrectly calculating or setting prices.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that all price fields are entered correctly without negative values.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions and ensure that they are set up correctly. Make sure that the conditions do not allow for negative pricing unless explicitly intended.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing procedure and condition types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Validation: If the error is due to data migration, validate the data to ensure that no negative prices are present where they shouldn't be.
  Debugging Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently setting negative prices.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to pricing errors for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VK11 (Maintain Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Pricing Conditions) to review and adjust pricing conditions.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting pricing calculations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP pricing and configuration.