How To Fix CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND014 - Condition amount symbol must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Condition amount symbol must be positive

What causes this issue?

The condition type used &v1& only permits positive condition amounts.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a positive condition amount or choose another condition type. You
can also change Customizing for the condition type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND014 - Condition amount symbol must be positive ?

  The SAP error message CONNECT_PRC_SAPCND014 indicates that a condition amount symbol must be positive. This error typically arises in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records for pricing, discounts, or surcharges.
  Cause:
  
  Negative or Zero Value: The most common cause of this error is that a condition record has been defined with a negative or zero value for the condition amount. In SAP, certain pricing conditions require that the amount be positive to be valid.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or condition types that does not allow for negative values where they are not permitted.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of condition records, a user may have inadvertently entered a negative value or zero.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Navigate to the condition records related to the pricing procedure in question (e.g., using transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK13).
  Verify the condition amounts and ensure that they are set to positive values.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document or purchasing document.
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured to allow only positive values where necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, correct the values in the relevant condition records to ensure they are positive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions to understand the requirements for the specific condition types you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing, such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  Condition Types: Understand the different condition types and their configurations in the pricing procedure. Each condition type may have specific rules regarding positive or negative values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling condition amounts.
  
  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 pricing and conditions.