How To Fix WV108 - Sales prices must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Sales prices must be positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV108 - Sales prices must be positive ?

  The SAP error message WV108, which states "Sales prices must be positive," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, pricing conditions, or when creating or updating sales documents. This error indicates that the system has detected a sales price that is either zero or negative, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the item may have been set incorrectly, leading to a zero or negative price.
  Manual Entry Error: A user may have manually entered a negative price or zero price in the sales order or pricing conditions.
  Discounts or Adjustments: If discounts or adjustments are applied that exceed the base price, it can result in a negative price.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may have incorrect pricing information.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions for the sales order item. Ensure that all conditions are set correctly and that the sales price is positive.
  
  Go to the sales order and check the conditions tab to see the breakdown of pricing.
  
  
  
  Review Manual Entries: If the price was entered manually, verify that it is a positive value.
  
  
  Adjust Discounts: If discounts are applied, ensure that they do not exceed the base price of the item. Adjust the discount percentage or amount as necessary.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Check the material master and customer master data for any incorrect pricing information. Ensure that the sales price is set correctly in the relevant views.
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that all necessary condition types are included.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VK11 (Create Condition) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in pricing, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the pricing calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WV108 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.