How To Fix /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG018 - Update indicator for surcharge/discount is missing in line &1

/PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Update indicator for surcharge/discount is missing in line &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG018 - Update indicator for surcharge/discount is missing in line &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUPDC_MSG018 indicates that there is a missing update indicator for a surcharge or discount in a specific line item (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or billing processes where surcharges or discounts are applied to line items in sales orders, invoices, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The update indicator for the surcharge or discount may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the pricing procedure or the condition records.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an issue with the data entry where the surcharge or discount was not properly defined or linked to the relevant line item.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the pricing logic, they may not be handling the surcharge/discount indicators correctly.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may not have the