How To Fix K8017 - Price indicator & does not exist

K8017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Price indicator & does not exist

How to fix this error?

Use the F4 key (Possible entries) to display the valid price indicators
and select a suitable one.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8017 - Price indicator & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message K8017, which states "Price indicator & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing modules when the system is unable to find a specified price indicator in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration settings, missing master data, or issues with the pricing procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Price Indicator: The specified price indicator does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because it has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The price indicator may not be properly configured in the controlling area or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary price indicators assigned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the price indicator.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO)