How To Fix PRICING_UI123 - Flat amount cannot be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRICING_UI - Message Class for Pricing UI

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Flat amount cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRICING_UI123 - Flat amount cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message PRICING_UI123: Flat amount cannot be negative typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that a flat amount (a fixed monetary value) that is being entered or calculated is negative, which is not allowed in the pricing logic of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have inadvertently entered a negative value for a flat amount in the pricing conditions.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly, allowing for negative values where they should not be permitted.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in place, they may be incorrectly calculating or modifying the flat amount to be negative.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may have incorrect pricing information that leads to negative flat amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the pricing condition records and ensure that all flat amounts are entered as positive values. Correct any negative entries.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure configuration in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly and does not allow negative flat amounts where they should not be allowed.
  Debug Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements, debug the logic to ensure that it is not inadvertently setting flat amounts to negative values.
  Master Data Review: Verify the relevant master data for the customer or material to ensure that there are no incorrect pricing conditions that could lead to negative amounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the pricing procedure and conditions to ensure compliance with expected values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect pricing calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.