How To Fix VF071 - Document &1 has been saved (pricing error).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Document &1 has been saved (pricing error).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF071 - Document &1 has been saved (pricing error). ?

  The SAP error message VF071 ("Document &1 has been saved (pricing error)") typically occurs during the billing process when there is a pricing error in the sales document. This error indicates that the document has been saved, but there are issues with the pricing that need to be addressed before the document can be processed further.
  Causes of VF071
  
  
  Pricing Conditions Missing: Certain pricing conditions required for the calculation of the total price may be missing or not maintained in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may be incorrect or not set up properly, leading to discrepancies in the pricing calculations.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be configured correctly, or it may not include all necessary condition types.
  
  
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion or exchange rates that affect the pricing.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with customer master data, material master data, or other related master data can lead to pricing errors.
  
  
  Discounts and Surcharges: If there are discounts or surcharges that are not applicable or incorrectly configured, this can lead to pricing errors.
  
  
  Solutions to VF071
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the sales document to ensure that all necessary conditions are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  Review Condition Records: Use transaction codes like VK13 to check the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions and ensure they are maintained correctly.
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and ensure it includes all necessary condition types. You can use transaction code V/08 to review and modify pricing procedures.
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that the exchange rates are up to date. You can check this in transaction code OB08.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify that the customer and material master data are correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies that could affect pricing.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known 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 error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect pricing calculations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the pricing error is resolved and that the billing document can be processed without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the VF071 error in SAP.