How To Fix VV012 - A summing up change falsifies the data view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A summing up change falsifies the data view

What causes this issue?

The change of the summarization of the requirements you have carried
out means, that you now create <GL:individual_requirements>individual
requirements records</>, altough so far
<GL:summarized_requirements>summarized requirements records</> had been
created, or the other way around.

System Response

This change prevent a uniform view of the data in a running system,
since from the moment, individual as well as summarized requirements
exist for one or several materials.

How to fix this error?

Check whether requirements records for the materials belonging to this
checking group already exist. If this is the case and you want to
ensure a uniform view of your datasets, you can either not carry out
the change or convert the already existing datasets. In this case,
please contact your consultant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV012 - A summing up change falsifies the data view ?

  The SAP error message VV012 ("A summing up change falsifies the data view") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an inconsistency in the data that is being processed, particularly related to pricing or conditions.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when there is an attempt to change a condition record that would lead to an inconsistency in the data view. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Modifying a condition record that is already being used in a document (like a sales order or purchase order).
  Changing the summation of condition values that would not align with the existing data structure or logic.
  Issues with the pricing procedure or condition types that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VV012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Review the condition records related to the pricing or conditions that are causing the error. Ensure that they are correctly set up and not being modified in a way that would cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured and that the condition types are properly defined. Check if the condition types are set to allow changes or if they are locked.
  
  
  Analyze Document Usage: If the condition record is being used in an active document (like a sales order), you may need to either remove the document or adjust the condition record in a way that does not affect the existing documents.
  
  
  Check for Summation Changes: If you are trying to change the summation of condition values, ensure that the new values do not conflict with existing data. You may need to adjust the values in a way that maintains consistency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the condition types and pricing procedures relevant to your situation.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic that triggers the error to get more insights into what might be causing the inconsistency.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) that might be affecting the pricing logic or condition handling in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VV012 error in your SAP environment.