How To Fix RESCAJ074 - The newly calculated unit price is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCAJ - Adjustment for Conditions of SCS

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The newly calculated unit price is negative

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system behavior depends on the message type that is set:
Error: An error message is issued. An adjustment is not possible.
Warning: A warning message is issued. The new unit price is set to zero.
Hide: No message is issued. The new unit price is set to the old unit
price.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCAJ074 - The newly calculated unit price is negative ?

  The SAP error message RESCAJ074, which states "The newly calculated unit price is negative," typically occurs in the context of pricing and valuation in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management (MM) or sales and distribution (SD). This error indicates that the system has attempted to calculate a unit price for a material or service, but the result is negative, which is not valid in most business scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions set up in the system may be incorrect or not properly configured, leading to negative pricing calculations.
  Negative Discounts or Adjustments: If there are discounts or adjustments applied that exceed the base price, it can result in a negative unit price.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in pricing, such as entering a negative value where it should not be, can lead to this issue.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with material master data, such as incorrect valuation classes or pricing information, can also lead to this error.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion problems, it might lead to incorrect pricing calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the relevant pricing procedure. Ensure that all conditions are set up correctly and that there are no negative values that could lead to a negative unit price.
  Check Discounts and Adjustments: Review any discounts or adjustments applied to the pricing. Ensure that they are reasonable and do not exceed the base price.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correct, including the valuation class, pricing information, and any other relevant fields.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries to ensure that all values are valid and appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on pricing procedures and conditions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the negative calculation is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and adjust pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure: Familiarize yourself with the pricing procedure used in your organization, as it defines how prices are calculated and what conditions are applied.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESCAJ074 error and implement a solution to resolve it.