CVIV_UI116 - Minimum surcharge cannot be greater than maximum surcharge

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_UI - Vendor Integration in Business Partner Processing Dialog

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Minimum surcharge cannot be greater than maximum surcharge

What causes this issue?

The value that you have specified in the <LS>Minimum Surcharge</> field
exceeds the value in <LS>Max. HSC </>field.

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?

Specify a value that is equal to or less than the value in <LS>Max HSC
</>field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI116 - Minimum surcharge cannot be greater than maximum surcharge ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI116, which states "Minimum surcharge cannot be greater than maximum surcharge," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with surcharges in sales documents or pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the defined minimum surcharge value is set higher than the maximum surcharge value in the pricing conditions. In other words, the system is trying to apply a surcharge that logically cannot exist because the minimum threshold exceeds the maximum threshold.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the surcharge values in the relevant pricing condition records. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Identify the Condition Type:
  
  Enter the relevant condition type that is causing the error. This could be a specific surcharge condition type.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Review the condition records for the selected condition type. Look for the fields related to minimum and maximum surcharge values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  Ensure that the minimum surcharge value is less than or equal to the maximum surcharge value. If necessary, adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the transaction that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Pricing Procedure: The error may be related to the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured and that the condition types are set up properly.
  Condition Records: Review other related condition records to ensure consistency across different pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on pricing conditions and how to manage them effectively.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions in the system.
  
  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 billing processes.