How To Fix W/043 - The planned purchase price cannot be less than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The planned purchase price cannot be less than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/043 - The planned purchase price cannot be less than 0 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/043 The planned purchase price cannot be less than 0
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to enter or save a planned purchase price (e.g., in a purchase info record, source list, or purchase requisition) that is less than zero. In SAP, the planned purchase price must be zero or a positive value because a negative purchase price does not make logical or business sense (you cannot pay a supplier a negative amount).
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  While maintaining or creating a Purchase Info Record (transaction ME11/ME12).
  While creating or changing a Purchase Requisition or Purchase Order.
  When entering or updating the planned price in the material master or source list.
  During price updates or automatic price determination processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the planned purchase price entered:
  
  Ensure that the planned purchase price is zero or a positive value. Correct any negative values to a valid price.
  
  
  Review the data source:
  
  If the price is being copied or derived from another document or system, verify that the source data does not contain negative values.
  
  
  Adjust the price manually:
  
  If the price is incorrect due to a data entry error, manually correct it to a valid positive amount.
  
  
  Check for custom validations or user exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or validations might incorrectly calculate or set a negative price. Review any enhancements or user exits related to pricing.
  
  
  If zero price is valid:
  
  If the business scenario allows a zero price (e.g., free goods), ensure the price is set exactly to zero, not a negative value.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W), so the system may allow you to proceed but it is advisable to correct the price to avoid inconsistencies.
  The message is part of standard SAP MM (Materials Management) pricing checks.
  Negative prices can cause issues in valuation, accounting, and reporting, so SAP prevents them at the data entry stage.
  If you need to handle special cases like rebates or discounts, these should be managed through appropriate SAP pricing conditions, not by entering negative planned prices.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Message Text
  The planned purchase price cannot be less than 0
  
  
  Cause
  Negative planned purchase price entered
  
  
  Solution
  Enter zero or positive planned purchase price; check source data and custom code
  
  
  Related Transactions
  ME11, ME12, ME51N, ME21N, MM02
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the negative price is coming from or how to correct it in your specific scenario, please provide more details about the transaction or process you are working on.