How To Fix VK140 - Upper limit for condition type exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Upper limit for condition type exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK140 - Upper limit for condition type exceeded ?

  The SAP error message VK140 "Upper limit for condition type exceeded" typically occurs in the context of pricing in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the total value of a specific condition type (like discounts, surcharges, or taxes) has exceeded the predefined upper limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The condition type has been configured with an upper limit in the pricing procedure. This limit is set to prevent excessive discounts or charges that could lead to financial discrepancies.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered a value that exceeds the allowed limit for that condition type.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or material master data may have settings that lead to unexpected pricing behavior.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be appropriate for the transaction, leading to incorrect calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 to check the configuration of the condition type that is causing the error.
  Review the upper limit settings and adjust them if necessary, based on business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document for any incorrect entries or values that may have triggered the error.
  Ensure that the values entered for the condition type are within the acceptable range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure:
  
  If the pricing procedure is not suitable, consider changing it to one that aligns better with the transaction type.
  You can check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document in the document overview.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  Discuss with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand if the upper limit needs to be adjusted based on current business practices.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer and material master data for any inconsistencies that might affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types Configuration
  V/08: Maintain Condition Records
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK140 error and implement a suitable solution.