How To Fix WV469 - Purchasing-side calculation produces a negative net value

WV469 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Purchasing-side calculation produces a negative net value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV469 - Purchasing-side calculation produces a negative net value ?

  The SAP error message WV469, which states "Purchasing-side calculation produces a negative net value," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the system calculates a net value that results in a negative amount. This can happen due to various reasons, including incorrect pricing conditions, discounts, or other adjustments that lead to a negative total.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions (like discounts, surcharges, or taxes) are set up incorrectly, they may lead to a situation where the total price becomes negative.
  Negative Discounts: If a discount is applied that exceeds the total value of the items being purchased, it can result in a negative net value.
  Incorrect Quantity or Unit Price: If the quantity or unit price is entered incorrectly, it may lead to a calculation that results in a negative value.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments in the pricing conditions that are not