How To Fix M8168 - Subsidy (preference) amount not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Subsidy (preference) amount not set

What causes this issue?

Due to the subsidy indicator, the system expects the user to enter a
value in the field for the subsidy (preference) amount, so that the
amount of subsidy can be calculated.

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?

Enter the subsidy (preference) amount, if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8168 - Subsidy (preference) amount not set ?

  The SAP error message M8168, which states "Subsidy (preference) amount not set," typically occurs in the context of materials management or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with subsidies or preferences in pricing conditions. This error indicates that the system expects a subsidy amount to be defined for a particular transaction, but it has not been set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The subsidy or preference amount may not have been configured in the pricing conditions for the material or vendor.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may lack the necessary information regarding subsidies or preferences.
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the subsidy in the pricing procedure.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where subsidies are expected but not provided, such as during purchase order creation or invoice verification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Navigate to the pricing conditions in the relevant transaction (e.g., MEK1 for creating condition records).
  Ensure that the subsidy amount is defined for the relevant condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (MM01/MM02) and vendor master (XK01/XK02) to ensure that all necessary fields related to subsidies are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Condition Records:
  
  If condition records for the subsidy are missing, create them using transaction MEK1 or update existing records using MEK2.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the pricing procedure in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the subsidy condition type is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), MEK3 (Display Condition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8168 error and ensure that the subsidy amounts are correctly set in your SAP system.