How To Fix O4051 - Enter only one value, percent or absolute.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter only one value, percent or absolute.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4051 - Enter only one value, percent or absolute. ?

  The SAP error message O4051 ("Enter only one value, percent or absolute.") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when you are trying to maintain or create pricing conditions in the system. This error indicates that the system expects either a percentage value or an absolute value, but not both at the same time.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have entered values in both the percentage and absolute fields for a pricing condition.
  The system is designed to accept only one type of value for the calculation of prices, discounts, or surcharges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review the Input Fields: Check the fields where you have entered the values. Ensure that you have filled in either the percentage field or the absolute value field, but not both.
  Clear Unnecessary Fields: If you have mistakenly entered values in both fields, remove one of them. Decide whether you want to apply a percentage discount or an absolute amount and keep only that value.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try saving the record again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to pricing, such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition).
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the condition types you are working with, as some may have specific requirements regarding how values should be entered.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to correctly enter pricing conditions and the implications of using percentage versus absolute values.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter pricing conditions to avoid confusion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O4051 error and successfully maintain your pricing conditions in SAP.