How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG579 - Quotation price cannot accept negative values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG -

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Quotation price cannot accept negative values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG579 - Quotation price cannot accept negative values ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG579 indicates that a quotation price cannot accept negative values. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a quotation with a price that is less than zero.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Pricing: The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to process a quotation with a negative price. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, pricing conditions, or calculations that result in a negative value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that do not allow for negative values.
  Data Transfer Errors: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues in the data mapping or transformation that lead to negative values being passed to the quotation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quotation Data: Review the quotation details to ensure that the price is correctly entered and does not contain negative values. Correct any erroneous entries.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions and rules defined in the system. Ensure that there are no conditions that could inadvertently lead to a negative price.
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the pricing procedure to ensure that it is set up correctly and does not allow for negative pricing.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the system to prevent negative values from being entered in the first place.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling pricing issues in SAP TM.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing and quotations in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/QUOTATION for managing quotations.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that might 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.