How To Fix VK074 - Prices cannot be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Prices cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK074 - Prices cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message VK074 ("Prices cannot be negative") typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when a negative price is being entered or calculated for a product or service. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during sales order creation, pricing condition maintenance, or invoice processing.
  Causes of VK074
  
  Negative Pricing Entry: A user may inadvertently enter a negative price for a product or service in the pricing conditions.
  Incorrect Condition Records: Condition records in the pricing procedure may have been set up incorrectly, leading to negative pricing calculations.
  Discounts or Adjustments: If discounts or adjustments are applied incorrectly, they may result in a negative price.
  Custom Pricing Logic: Custom ABAP code or user exits that manipulate pricing may inadvertently lead to negative values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain negative pricing values that are not valid in SAP.
  
  Solutions to VK074
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to transaction VK11 or VK12 to review the condition records for the relevant pricing conditions. Ensure that no negative prices are set.
  If you find any incorrect records, correct them to ensure that all prices are positive.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order or Invoice:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order creation or invoice processing, review the line items for any negative pricing entries.
  Check for any applied discounts or surcharges that may be causing the price to go negative.
  
  
  
  Adjust Discounts:
  
  If discounts are applied, ensure that they do not exceed the base price of the product or service. Adjust the discount rates if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Logic:
  
  If there is custom pricing logic (e.g., user exits, BAdIs), review the code to ensure it does not allow for negative pricing calculations.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If data was migrated from another system, validate the data to ensure that it complies with SAP's pricing rules. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type or material. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing and the VK074 error.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper pricing practices to avoid entering negative prices inadvertently.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK074 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.