How To Fix UA_FORMULA022 - Not possible to compare prices because reference quantity = 0

UA_FORMULA022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_FORMULA - Formula Editor Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Not possible to compare prices because reference quantity = 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_FORMULA022 - Not possible to compare prices because reference quantity = 0 ?

  The SAP error message UA_FORMULA022 indicates that there is an issue with comparing prices in a pricing condition because the reference quantity is zero. This typically occurs in the context of pricing calculations in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to perform a price comparison or calculation, but the reference quantity used in the calculation is zero. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Quantity: The document (like a sales order or purchase order) may not have a valid quantity specified, or the quantity may have been inadvertently set to zero.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the document, a user may have entered an incorrect value or left the quantity field blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the pricing procedure configuration that do not handle zero quantities correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The material master