How To Fix RESCAJ086 - The newly calculated unit price is equal to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCAJ - Adjustment for Conditions of SCS

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The newly calculated unit price is equal to zero

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: An 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 RESCAJ086 - The newly calculated unit price is equal to zero ?

  The SAP error message RESCAJ086, which states "The newly calculated unit price is equal to zero," typically occurs in the context of pricing or 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 zero, which is not acceptable for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to a calculation that results in a zero price.
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data such as material master records, vendor master records, or customer master records may be incomplete or missing.
  Invalid Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the transaction may not be configured correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Discounts or Adjustments: If there are discounts or adjustments applied that exceed the base price, it could lead to a zero price.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency is not set up correctly, it may lead to a zero price calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the relevant pricing procedure. Ensure that the conditions are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Review Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data (material, vendor, customer) is complete and accurate. Ensure that the relevant fields are populated correctly.
  Validate Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the transaction. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that all necessary condition types are included.
  Adjust Discounts: If discounts or adjustments are applied, review them to ensure they do not exceed the base price. Adjust them if necessary.
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that there are no issues with currency conversion that could lead to a zero price.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to review and adjust pricing conditions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the pricing calculation process and identify where the zero price is being generated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESCAJ086 error and implement a solution to resolve it.