How To Fix RECD021 - You did not specify the unit price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You did not specify the unit price

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a unit price. This causes the system to calculate a
<DS:DE.RECDCONDVALUE>condition amount</> of zero.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD021 - You did not specify the unit price ?

  The SAP error message RECD021, which states "You did not specify the unit price," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a purchase order, contract, or similar document where a unit price is required but has not been provided. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit Price: The most straightforward cause is that the unit price field has not been filled in the relevant transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a unit price to be entered for certain types of documents or materials.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the unit price due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific requirements for mandatory fields, including unit price.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Unit Price: The immediate solution is to go back to the transaction