How To Fix VF_PRC_API020 - A price element change is not allowed due to document status.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_API - Messages for Pricing API

• Message number: 020

• Message text: A price element change is not allowed due to document status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_API020 - A price element change is not allowed due to document status. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VF_PRC_API020 - A price element change is not allowed due to document status.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change a price element (such as condition values, pricing elements) in a billing document or related document, but the system does not allow the change because the document status prohibits it. Typically, this happens because:
  
  The billing document is already saved and/or processed (e.g., accounting document created, billing document is locked).
  The document is locked for changes due to its status in the billing process.
  The document might be already transferred to accounting or settled, so price changes are no longer permitted.
  The document is in a status where pricing elements are not allowed to be modified (e.g., billing document is finalized).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the billing document in transaction VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Check if the document is already posted to accounting (check the accounting document number).
  If the document is finalized or accounting document is created, price changes are generally not allowed.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Cancel the Billing Document:
  
  If changes are necessary, you may need to cancel or reverse the billing document using VF11 (Cancel Billing Document).
  After cancellation, create a new billing document with the correct pricing.
  
  
  
  Check for Document Lock:
  
  Sometimes, the document might be locked by another user or process.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the billing document and release if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure and Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure and condition types allow changes at the current document status.
  Some condition types might be set as "statistical" or "not changeable" after certain processing steps.
  
  
  
  Use Correct API or BAPI:
  
  If you are using a BAPI or API to change the price element, ensure that the document is in a modifiable status.
  Some BAPIs do not allow changes once the document is posted.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document (may be restricted)
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF11 - Cancel Billing Document
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  VBRK - Billing Document Header
  VBRP - Billing Document Item
  VBRL - Billing Document: Document Flow
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to change pricing after billing document is posted to FI.
  Trying to update pricing elements in a credit memo or debit memo that is already processed.
  Modifying pricing in a billing document that is part of a collective billing run and locked.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VF_PRC_API020 indicates that the system does not allow changes to price elements because the billing document is in a status that prohibits such changes (usually after posting or finalization). The typical solution is to cancel the billing document and create a new one with the correct pricing or ensure that changes are made before the document is finalized.
  
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