How To Fix VK20018 - Costs for premium coins. key &3: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Costs for premium coins. key &3: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK20018 - Costs for premium coins. key &3: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK20018, which states "Costs for premium coins. key &3: &1 &2," typically relates to issues in the pricing or cost determination process within the SAP system, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary pricing conditions for premium coins in the pricing procedure. This could be due to missing entries in the condition tables or incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer master records, material master records, or condition records that are required for pricing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle premium coins, or the relevant condition types may not be properly set up.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency settings are not aligned, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: 
  
  Go to the condition records (transaction code VK11 or VK12) and verify that the necessary condition types for premium coins are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the condition records exist for the relevant combinations of customer, material, and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that the condition types for premium coins are included in the pricing procedure.
  Use transaction code V/08 to review and adjust the pricing procedure if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer and material master data are correctly maintained and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the currency settings in the master data and pricing conditions are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing routine to identify where the error is occurring in the pricing logic.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing and premium coins for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), V/08 (Pricing Procedure), and VKM1 (Display Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to pricing issues or specific error messages.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VK20018 error in your SAP system.