How To Fix VH157 - Subtotal indicator & is not implemented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Subtotal indicator & is not implemented

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH157 - Subtotal indicator & is not implemented ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH157 - Subtotal indicator & is not implemented
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters a subtotal indicator in a pricing procedure or condition record that is not defined or implemented in the system. In SAP pricing, subtotal indicators are used to control the calculation and display of subtotals in pricing documents (e.g., sales orders, billing documents). If a subtotal indicator referenced in the pricing procedure or condition type is missing or incorrectly maintained, the system cannot process it and throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Subtotal indicators are assigned to condition types in pricing procedures to group and subtotal condition values.
  If a subtotal indicator used in a condition type or pricing procedure step is not defined in the system (e.g., in the customizing for pricing subtotals), the system cannot calculate or display the subtotal, resulting in this error.
  This often happens after customizing changes, transport issues, or incorrect manual entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Subtotal Indicator in the Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  Select the relevant pricing procedure.
  Check the subtotal indicator assigned to each condition type or step.
  Identify the subtotal indicator causing the error (the one shown in the error message).
  
  
  
  Verify Subtotal Indicator Definition:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Define Subtotal Indicators).
  Check if the subtotal indicator from the error message is defined.
  If it is missing, create or define the subtotal indicator as required.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure or Condition Types:
  
  If the subtotal indicator is incorrect or obsolete, replace it with a valid subtotal indicator in the pricing procedure or condition type configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant customizing changes have been transported correctly between systems (e.g., from development to production).
  Sometimes, missing customizing in the target system causes this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After correction, test the pricing procedure by creating a sales order or billing document to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/06 - Define Subtotal Indicators
  VK11/VK12 - Maintain Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to subtotal indicators and pricing procedures.
  Pricing Documentation: Review SAP SD pricing configuration guides for detailed information on subtotal indicators and their usage.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Subtotal indicator used in pricing procedure or condition type is not defined in the system.
  Solution: Define the missing subtotal indicator in customizing (V/06) or correct the pricing procedure (V/08) to use valid subtotal indicators.
  Check: Ensure all customizing is consistent and transported properly.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact subtotal indicator value from the error message and the pricing procedure involved.