How To Fix VY073 - Apportionment factor is negative

VY073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Apportionment factor is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY073 - Apportionment factor is negative ?

  The SAP error message VY073, which states "Apportionment factor is negative," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with pricing and condition records. This error indicates that the system has calculated an apportionment factor that is less than zero, which is not valid in the context of pricing calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Records: The most common cause of this error is incorrect or inconsistent condition records in the pricing procedure. This can happen if the condition records for discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements are set up incorrectly.
  
  
  Negative Values in Pricing: If there are negative values in the pricing conditions (like discounts) that are not properly configured, it can lead to a negative apportionment factor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure, such as incorrect calculation types or sequence of condition types.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in sales orders, contracts,