How To Fix VH158 - Subtotal indicator & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Subtotal indicator & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH158 - Subtotal indicator & is not allowed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH158 - Subtotal indicator & is not allowed
  
  Cause:
  The error message VH158 occurs when an invalid subtotal indicator is used in a pricing condition record or pricing procedure. In SAP pricing, subtotal indicators are used to define how condition values are subtotaled or grouped in the pricing procedure. If a subtotal indicator that is not allowed or not defined in the system is entered, SAP throws this error.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Entering a subtotal indicator that is not maintained in the system.  
  Using a subtotal indicator in a pricing condition type or pricing procedure where it is not permitted.  
  Incorrect configuration or missing entries in the subtotal indicator customizing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Subtotal indicators are used in pricing procedures to control the subtotaling of condition values.  
  They are defined in customizing under SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Subtotal Indicators.  
  Only subtotal indicators defined here and allowed for the specific pricing procedure or condition type can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Subtotal Indicator Used:
  
  Identify the subtotal indicator causing the error (the message will show the invalid indicator).
  
  
  Verify Subtotal Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO and check the configuration path:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Subtotal Indicators  
  
  Ensure the subtotal indicator exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure and Condition Type Settings:  
  
  Verify that the subtotal indicator is allowed for the pricing procedure and condition type in use.  
  Adjust the pricing procedure or condition type if necessary to allow the subtotal indicator.
  
  
  
  Correct the Condition Record or Pricing Procedure:  
  
  If the subtotal indicator was manually entered in a condition record, correct it to a valid one.  
  If the pricing procedure is incorrectly configured, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in customizing, ensure they are transported to the relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Subtotal indicators are typically single characters (e.g., A, B, C) used to group condition values.  
  They help in subtotaling and displaying pricing details in sales documents.  
  Incorrect subtotal indicators can cause pricing errors or incorrect pricing calculations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VH158 - Subtotal indicator & is not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or undefined subtotal indicator used in pricing condition or procedure
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct subtotal indicator in customizing and pricing procedure/condition
  
  
  Config Path
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Subtotal Indicators
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system or further troubleshooting, please provide details such as the subtotal indicator used, pricing procedure, or condition type involved.