How To Fix W/017 - Markdown must not be less than 0% or greater than 9999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Markdown must not be less than 0% or greater than 9999

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/017 - Markdown must not be less than 0% or greater than 9999 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/017 Markdown must not be less than 0% or greater than 9999
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a markdown percentage value entered in a pricing or condition record is outside the allowed range. Specifically, the markdown value:
  
  Is less than 0% (negative value), or  
  Is greater than 9999% (an unreasonably high value)
  
  In SAP pricing or condition maintenance, markdowns represent a percentage reduction on a price or cost. The system enforces limits to prevent invalid or nonsensical markdown values.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  Condition records in pricing (e.g., condition type with markdown)
  Sales order pricing conditions
  Material master or info records where markdowns are maintained
  Custom pricing routines or user exits where markdown values are calculated or input
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the markdown value entered:
  
  Ensure that the markdown percentage is within the valid range:  
  
  Minimum: 0% (no markdown)  
  Maximum: 9999% (very large markdown, but still allowed)
  
  
  
  Correct the input:  
  
  If the value is negative, change it to zero or a positive percentage.  
  If the value is unreasonably high, reduce it to a realistic markdown percentage.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user exits:
  
  If markdown values are calculated dynamically (e.g., in user exits, BAdIs, or pricing routines), verify the logic to ensure it does not produce invalid markdown percentages.
  
  
  Check condition type configuration:
  
  Some condition types may have specific settings or validations. Confirm that the condition type allows markdowns and that the input is consistent with business rules.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message class: W/017  
  Message type: Warning (W) — the system allows you to continue but warns about the invalid value.  
  Impact: If ignored, the pricing or discount calculation may be incorrect or lead to unexpected results.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Markdown percentage out of valid range
  
  
  Valid range
  0% = Markdown = 9999%
  
  
  Cause
  Input or calculated markdown outside range
  
  
  Solution
  Correct markdown value to valid range; check custom logic
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the markdown is set or how to correct it in your specific SAP module (SD, MM, etc.), please provide more context about the transaction or process.
  
  Let me know if you want guidance on how to debug or fix this in a particular SAP module!