How To Fix MM_PUR_QTN038 - Net price must be greater than 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_QTN - Message class of MM PUR QTN

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Net price must be greater than 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN038 - Net price must be greater than 0. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN038 indicates that the net price for a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or quotation) must be greater than zero. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchasing document and the net price of an item is set to zero or is not specified.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Price Entry: The most common cause is that the net price for one or more items in the purchasing document is set to zero.
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: There may be an issue with the pricing conditions or the pricing procedure that results in a zero net price.
  Missing Data: Required fields related to pricing may not be filled out correctly, leading to a calculation that results in a zero price.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary pricing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Prices: Go to the purchasing document and check the net price for each item. Ensure that the net price is greater than zero.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions are not set correctly, update them to reflect the correct pricing. This can be done in the condition tab of the purchasing document.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the document is correct and that it includes valid condition types that can calculate a non-zero price.
  Verify Master Data: Check the material master and vendor master data for any missing or incorrect pricing information. Ensure that the relevant purchasing info records are maintained.
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing conditions or procedures, consult with your pricing or procurement team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to access the purchasing documents.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the pricing procedure to identify why the net price is being calculated as zero.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to pricing in your version of SAP.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions or purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_QTN038 error and successfully create or modify your purchasing document.