How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT240 - Pricing header cannot be read from the database

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Pricing header cannot be read from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT240 - Pricing header cannot be read from the database ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT240, which states "Pricing header cannot be read from the database," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve pricing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The pricing header data may be missing or incomplete in the database. This can happen if the pricing conditions or the pricing procedure have not been properly set up.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity problems that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the pricing header data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure or condition records can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the pricing configuration was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the