How To Fix VF_PRC_API014 - Price element &1: A currency is not allowed; enter a percentage.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_API - Messages for Pricing API

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Price element &1: A currency is not allowed; enter a percentage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_API014 - Price element &1: A currency is not allowed; enter a percentage. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VF_PRC_API014 Price element &1: A currency is not allowed; enter a percentage.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to enter a currency amount for a price element that is defined to accept only percentage values. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), certain condition types or price elements are configured to be entered as percentages (e.g., discounts, surcharges) rather than absolute currency amounts. If you mistakenly enter a currency value for such a price element, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Price element &1 refers to the specific condition type or pricing element you are working with.
  The system expects a percentage value (e.g., 10%) but you have entered a currency amount (e.g., $10).
  This mismatch violates the pricing procedure or condition type configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Maintain Condition Types).
  Find the condition type corresponding to the price element &1.
  Verify the Condition Class and Calculation Type.
  Ensure that the condition type is set to accept percentages (usually condition class 'D' for discounts/surcharges).
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  When entering the condition value in the sales document or billing document, enter a percentage instead of a currency amount.
  For example, enter 10 for 10% instead of 10 USD.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure if Needed:
  
  If the business requirement is to enter currency amounts instead of percentages, you may need to change the condition type configuration to accept currency values.
  This involves changing the Condition Type Calculation Type from percentage to amount.
  
  
  
  Check User Input Screen:
  
  Sometimes, the input screen or interface might be confusing.
  Make sure the field where you enter the value is the correct one for percentage input.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 - Maintain Condition Types
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VF01 - Create Billing Document (where error might appear)
  VA01 - Create Sales Order (if error occurs during order entry)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  Review SAP SD pricing configuration guides for condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Typical Condition Classes:
  
  A - Price
  B - Cost
  D - Discount/Surcharge (usually percentage)
  P - Price group
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Entering currency amount for a price element that requires a percentage.
  Solution: Enter a percentage value or adjust the condition type to accept currency.
  Check: Condition type configuration in V/06 and pricing procedure setup.
  
  
  If you provide the exact price element or condition type code (&1), I can help you with more specific instructions.