How To Fix TE234 - Absolute price changes are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Absolute price changes are not supported

What causes this issue?

Volatilities and correlations are only calculated based on relative
rate changes (variant/covariant approach).

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE234 - Absolute price changes are not supported ?

  The SAP error message TE234, which states "Absolute price changes are not supported," typically occurs in the context of pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with conditions in pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system does not allow for absolute price changes in certain scenarios, such as when a pricing condition is set to use relative pricing instead.
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Condition Type: The pricing condition type may be configured to only allow relative changes (e.g., percentage-based changes) rather than absolute changes (fixed amounts).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may not support absolute price changes for the specific condition type being used.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent absolute price changes.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support absolute pricing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Condition Type: Review the pricing condition type in the pricing procedure to ensure it is set up correctly. If you need to allow absolute price changes, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  Adjust Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, navigate to the pricing procedure and check the settings for the relevant condition types. You may need to modify the settings to allow for absolute price changes.
  Use Relative Pricing: If absolute pricing is not necessary, consider using relative pricing (percentage-based) instead, which is supported by the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the specific configuration and limitations of your pricing setup.
  Check User Exits or BAdIs: If there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be influencing the pricing behavior, review and adjust them as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pricing configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing configuration, such as V/08 (Maintain Condition Types) and V/06 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the pricing behaves as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.