How To Fix MM_PUR_SES035 - Net order price must be a positive number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Net order price must be a positive number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES035 - Net order price must be a positive number. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES035, which states "Net order price must be a positive number," typically occurs during the procurement process when creating or processing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or contracts. This error indicates that the system expects a positive value for the net order price, but it has encountered a zero or negative value instead.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the item may not be set up correctly, leading to a zero or negative price.
  Manual Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value or zero in the price field.
  Pricing Schema Issues: The pricing schema may not be configured correctly, causing the system to calculate an incorrect price.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates, it may lead to incorrect pricing.
  Item Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have valid pricing information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions for the item in the purchase order or requisition. Ensure that the conditions are set up correctly and that they yield a positive net price.
  Verify Manual Entries: If the price was entered manually, double-check the entry to ensure it is a positive number.
  Review Pricing Schema: Check the pricing schema configuration in the system to ensure it is set up correctly and that all necessary conditions are included.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings and conversion rates are correct. If there are discrepancies, update the currency conversion rates.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item to ensure that it has valid pricing information and that the relevant purchasing views are maintained.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  Pricing Condition Records: Use transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to review and update material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing or this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM_PUR_SES035 error in SAP.