How To Fix EIN214 - Simulation due to incomplete pricing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIN - Foreign Trade: General Messages - Continuation

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Simulation due to incomplete pricing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN214 - Simulation due to incomplete pricing ?

  The SAP error message EIN214 indicates that there is an issue with incomplete pricing during the simulation of a sales document, such as a sales order or quotation. This error typically arises when the system cannot determine the pricing for one or more items in the document due to missing or incorrect data.
  Causes of EIN214 Error
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: The pricing procedure may not have the necessary condition records for the materials or services being sold. This can happen if the pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, taxes) are not maintained in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be appropriate for the transaction, leading to incomplete pricing calculations.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The customer master data or material master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained, which can affect pricing.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the sales order, customer, or material records.
  
  
  Condition Exclusion: Certain conditions may be excluded from the pricing procedure, leading to incomplete pricing.
  
  
  Solutions to EIN214 Error
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that all necessary condition records are maintained in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the relevant pricing conditions.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the correct pricing procedure is assigned to the sales document. You can check this in the customer master data (transaction VD03 for display) or in the sales document itself.
  
  
  Maintain Master Data: Ensure that the customer and material master data are complete and accurate. Check for any missing information that could affect pricing.
  
  
  Analyze Pricing Determination: Use transaction V/08 to analyze the pricing procedure and ensure that all necessary conditions are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  Check for Exclusions: Review the pricing procedure for any exclusions that may prevent certain conditions from being applied.
  
  
  Simulate Pricing: Use the pricing simulation feature in the sales order to identify which specific conditions are missing or causing issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  VD03: For displaying customer master data.
  V/08: For analyzing pricing procedures.
  VA01, VA02, VA03: For creating, changing, and displaying sales orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures, condition records, and sales document processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EIN214 error in your SAP system.