How To Fix CRMS4_PS_NET042 - Net calculation not required; no relevant GPD items for processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Net calculation not required; no relevant GPD items for processing

What causes this issue?

There are no items that are relevant for net calculation.

System Response

The current message is processed for information and protocol purposes
only.

How to fix this error?

No activity is required.
In most cases, only GPD items of the gross payment item process category
"overpayment" are involved. Overpayments are currently not relevant for
net calculation and are removed from processing. Net calculation
processing stops with the current message if no GPD items require
processing.
Note that the follow-up processing for overpayments must be organized by
the customer, as there is no specific system support for this.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET042 - Net calculation not required; no relevant GPD items for processing ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_NET042 indicates that a net calculation is not required because there are no relevant GPD (Gross Price Determination) items available for processing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with pricing and conditions.
  Cause:
  
  No Relevant GPD Items: The primary cause of this error is the absence of any relevant GPD items in the document or transaction you are trying to process. This could mean that there are no items that require pricing calculations or that the items do not meet the criteria for net calculation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the condition records that prevent the system from finding relevant items.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to allow for net calculations.
  Missing Condition Records: If the necessary condition records for pricing are missing or not maintained, the system will not find any relevant items for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the document (e.g., sales order, quotation) to ensure that there are items present that should trigger a net calculation. Ensure that these items are correctly configured for pricing.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document type. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types and that they are correctly configured.
  Maintain Condition Records: If there are missing condition records, create or update them in the system. This can be done through transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pricing and GPD. This can be done through transaction SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for pricing.
  Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type being used is configured to allow for net calculations. This includes checking the settings in the sales document type configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on pricing procedures and GPD.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the net calculation works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing conditions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or support team for further investigation.