Configuring Pricing Date Based on Delivery Date in SAP
SAP allows pricing date determination based on the requested delivery date using the configuration available in VOV8 (Sales Document Configuration).Steps to Configure Pricing Date in VOV8
- Access VOV8 – Go to transaction VOV8 in SAP.
- Select the Sales Document Type – The configuration is specific to the order type.
- Locate the "Proposal for Pricing Date" Field – This field determines how the system calculates the pricing date.
- Set the Pricing Date Option:
- Blank – The system uses the current date as the pricing date.
- A – The system uses the requested delivery date as the pricing date.
- B – The system uses the order validity start date as the pricing date.
How Pricing Date Affects Condition Types in SAP
Document-Level Control vs. Condition Type-Level Control
- The pricing date is set at the document level, not the condition type level (e.g., PR00, surcharges, discounts).
- If you configure pricing based on the requested delivery date, then all condition types (such as base price, surcharges, and discounts) will use this date for pricing determination.
- If you need only PR00 (base price) to be determined based on the delivery date while keeping other conditions unchanged, this method will not work.
Pricing Date in Sales Order and Billing Document
How Pricing Date is Determined in Sales Orders
- The system proposes a pricing date based on the settings in VOV8.
- The pricing date is influenced by the option selected in the "Proposal for Pricing Date" field.
- The pricing date can be based on the current date, requested delivery date, or order validity start date.
How Pricing Date is Copied to the Billing Document
- The pricing date in the billing document is copied from the sales order or delivery document, depending on the settings in Copy Control (Order-to-Billing or Delivery-to-Billing).
- In Copy Control, under Item settings, two key fields impact pricing:
- Pricing Source – Determines whether pricing is copied from the order or delivery document.
- Pricing Type – Defines how pricing is handled during billing.
Pricing Source and Pricing Type in Copy Control
- The Pricing Source is usually set to Order, but it can be adjusted based on requirements.- The Pricing Type setting controls how pricing behaves in billing:
- If Pricing Type = B, a new pricing calculation occurs during billing.
- If Pricing Type ≠ B, the system copies the pricing from the referenced document (sales order or delivery document).
Conclusion
Configuring the pricing date based on the requested delivery date in SAP is an essential setup that impacts how pricing conditions are determined for sales orders and billing documents. The settings in VOV8 and Copy Control play a critical role in ensuring correct price determination.If you need a different approach, such as applying this
logic only to specific condition types (e.g., PR00), additional customization
may be required.
