How To Fix FICO1093 - Condition &1 valid from &2: Negative percentage rate not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Condition &1 valid from &2: Negative percentage rate not possible

What causes this issue?

The validity period of condition &V1& with Valid From date &V2& contains
negative percentages. Only absolute markup conditions are allowed to
have percentages with a minus sign.

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?

Change the plus/minus sign of your entry, or change the
<DS:DE.FICO_FINCREM>replacement category</> to <LB>Absolute Markup</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1093 - Condition &1 valid from &2: Negative percentage rate not possible ?

  The SAP error message FICO1093 indicates that there is an issue with a condition that has a negative percentage rate, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, pricing conditions, or tax calculations within the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Percentage Rate: The primary cause of this error is that a condition record has been defined with a negative percentage rate, which is not permissible in the context of the transaction being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure or condition types that allows for negative rates where they should not be.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value in a field that is expected to contain a positive percentage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) and check the condition records associated with the transaction. Ensure that all percentage rates are positive.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the transaction. Ensure that the condition types are correctly configured and that negative rates are not allowed where they shouldn't be.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the values in the relevant fields to ensure they are positive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific condition type and pricing procedure to ensure compliance with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to condition records and pricing procedures.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter and manage condition records to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1093 error and ensure that your SAP system processes transactions correctly without negative percentage rates.