How To Fix V1708 - Pricing cannot take place for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Pricing cannot take place for item &1

What causes this issue?

The specified item is not defined for costing.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to cost the item, check the requirements class for
costing and account assignment and change them, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1708 - Pricing cannot take place for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message V1708, which states "Pricing cannot take place for item &1," typically occurs during the sales order processing or when attempting to perform pricing calculations in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the pricing for the specified item due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions required for the item may not be maintained in the system. This could include missing condition records for discounts, surcharges, or taxes.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category may not be configured correctly for pricing. Certain item categories may not allow pricing to be determined.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the necessary condition types.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material associated with the item may not have the necessary pricing information in its master data.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) may not be properly configured, leading to issues in pricing determination.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the sales order may have restrictions that prevent pricing from being calculated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify that all necessary condition records are maintained in the system for the relevant pricing conditions. Use transaction codes like VK11 to create or VK12 to change condition records.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Ensure that the item category is appropriate for the type of pricing you are trying to apply. You can check this in the sales document configuration.
  
  
  Examine Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that it includes all necessary condition types and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org Data).
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: Verify that the sales area is correctly set up in the system. Check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it allows for pricing determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records), VA01, VA02, VA03 (for sales orders), and SPRO (for configuration).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing errors. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the pricing determination is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1708 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.