How To Fix KP293 - Cost center & activity type &: Price is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Cost center & activity type &: Price is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP293 - Cost center & activity type &: Price is negative ?

  The SAP error message KP293 indicates that there is an issue with the cost center and activity type combination where the price is negative. This typically occurs in the context of cost planning or activity-based costing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Price Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a negative price has been entered for an activity type in the cost center planning or activity price calculation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the activity type settings or cost center settings that allows for negative prices.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value during data entry.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Prices:
  
  Navigate to the activity type configuration in SAP (Transaction code: KL01 or KL02).
  Verify the prices set for the activity types associated with the cost center. Ensure that all prices are positive.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Settings:
  
  Check the cost center settings (Transaction code: KS01 or KS02) to ensure that they are correctly configured and that no negative prices are allowed.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant planning or costing transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Versions:
  
  If you are using different planning versions, ensure that the version you are working with does not have negative prices set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost center accounting and activity-based costing for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes by re-running the transaction that generated the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP06: Change Activity Price Planning
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  KS01/KS02: Create/Change Cost Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center and activity type settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the issue.