How To Fix EMSG_MICRO_BR086 - Price amount cannot be negative.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMSG_MICRO_BR -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Price amount cannot be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMSG_MICRO_BR086 - Price amount cannot be negative. ?

  The SAP error message EMSG_MICRO_BR086, which states "Price amount cannot be negative," typically occurs in scenarios where a pricing condition is being processed, and the system detects that a price amount has been set to a negative value. This can happen in various contexts, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or pricing conditions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value for a price in a sales order, purchase order, or pricing condition.
  Pricing Condition Configuration: The pricing condition types may be incorrectly configured to allow negative values when they should not.
  Custom Logic or User Exits: Custom code or user exits may be manipulating price values incorrectly, leading to negative amounts.
  Master Data Issues: Incorrect master data (e.g., material master, customer master) may lead to negative pricing conditions being calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that all price-related fields are populated with valid (non-negative) values.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Go to the pricing condition records and verify that the conditions are set up correctly. Ensure that no conditions are configured to allow negative pricing unless explicitly required.
  Debug Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect pricing, review the code to ensure it does not inadvertently set negative values.
  Master Data Review: Check the relevant master data (material, customer, vendor) for any inconsistencies that might lead to negative pricing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the pricing condition types and their configurations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.