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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VF_PRC_QTYADJUSTMENT - VF_PRC_QTYADJUSTMENT
Message number: 004
Message text: Switch &1 must be active for use of calculation type &2
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VF_PRC_QTYADJUSTMENT004
- Switch &1 must be active for use of calculation type &2 ?The SAP error message:
VF_PRC_QTYADJUSTMENT004: Switch &1 must be active for use of calculation type &2
Meaning / Cause:
This error occurs during billing document processing (transaction VF01, VF02, or VF03) when a particular calculation type (pricing condition) is used, but the corresponding switch (setting) in the system is not activated.
In SAP SD pricing, certain calculation types require specific switches (settings) to be active in the system to allow their use. These switches are usually maintained in the pricing procedure or in customizing settings related to pricing and billing.
The message indicates that the system expects a particular switch (represented by &1) to be active/enabled to use the calculation type (represented by &2), but it is currently inactive or missing.
Common Scenarios:
Identify the Switch &1 and Calculation Type &2:
Check Pricing Procedure and Condition Types:
Check Switch Settings in Billing Document:
Activate the Required Switch:
Check User Exits or Enhancements:
Testing:
If the message is:
Switch QTYADJ must be active for use of calculation type ZDIS
Aspect | Details |
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Cause | Required switch (e.g., quantity adjustment) is not active for the calculation type used. |
Effect | Billing document creation or pricing fails with error VF_PRC_QTYADJUSTMENT004. |
Solution | Activate the required switch in billing document type or pricing procedure settings. |
Where to check | V/06 (Condition Types), OVKK (Billing Types), VOTXN (Pricing Control), SPRO settings. |
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