How To Fix VK051 - Amount &1 &2 must be smaller than the subsequent value &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Amount &1 &2 must be smaller than the subsequent value &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK051 - Amount &1 &2 must be smaller than the subsequent value &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message VK051 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing conditions in a sales document, specifically that a certain amount must be smaller than a subsequent value. This typically occurs in the context of condition records for pricing, where the system expects a certain order of values.
  Cause:
  The error message VK051 is triggered when:
  
  You have defined a pricing condition (like discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements) where the amount specified for a certain condition is not less than the amount of a subsequent condition.
  For example, if you have a discount of $10 and a subsequent condition that is supposed to be a discount of $5, the system will throw this error because $10 is not smaller than $5.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Condition Records: Check the condition records for the pricing elements involved. Ensure that the amounts are set correctly and that they follow the required order (i.e., earlier conditions should have lower amounts than later conditions).
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If you find that the amounts are incorrectly set, adjust them so that they comply with the requirement. For instance, if you have a condition that should be a discount, ensure that it is less than any subsequent discounts or surcharges.
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the sequence of conditions is logical and that the amounts are set according to the business rules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct amounts or the logic behind the pricing conditions, consult your organization's pricing policy documentation or reach out to a pricing specialist within your organization.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to pricing conditions and error VK051.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the VK051 error in your SAP system.