How To Fix RECEPR164 - Term reduction and percentage sublet cannot be combined

RECEPR164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECEPR - Messages for Contract Valuation

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Term reduction and percentage sublet cannot be combined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECEPR164 - Term reduction and percentage sublet cannot be combined ?

  The SAP error message RECEPR164 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a procurement process where term reduction and percentage sublet are being used together, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement documents, such as purchase orders or contracts.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to apply both a term reduction (which typically refers to a discount or reduction in the total amount) and a percentage sublet (which refers to a portion of the total amount being subcontracted) to the same line item in a procurement document.
  The system does not allow these two types of adjustments to be applied simultaneously because they can lead to inconsistencies in pricing and accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the procurement document (e.g., purchase order, contract) where the error occurred. Look for line items that have both term