How To Fix 06244 - Lower price obtained for quantities greater than & & (item &, material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Lower price obtained for quantities greater than & & (item &, material &)

What causes this issue?

A <GL:price/quantity_scale>price/quantity scale</> has been defined in
the <GL:master_conditions>master conditions</> for the item.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you enter an order quantity greater than &V1& &V2&, a lower price
will apply.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06244 - Lower price obtained for quantities greater than & & (item &, material &) ?

  The SAP error message 06244 indicates that a lower price has been obtained for a quantity greater than what is currently being processed in the system. This typically occurs during the procurement process when a purchase order (PO) is created or modified, and the system detects that a better price is available for a larger quantity of the same material.
  Cause:
  
  Price Conditions: The pricing conditions in the system may have been updated, and a lower price is available for a larger quantity than what is being ordered.
  Vendor Agreements: There may be vendor agreements or contracts that specify lower prices for bulk purchases.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been updated with new pricing information that reflects lower prices for larger quantities.
  Purchase Info Records: The purchase info record for the material may have been updated with new pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to see if the quantity can be increased to take advantage of the lower price.
  Update Quantity: If feasible, increase the order quantity to match the quantity that qualifies for the lower price.
  Check Info Records: Review the purchase info records for the material to see if there are better pricing conditions available for larger quantities.
  Vendor Negotiation: If the lower price is not reflected in the system, consider negotiating with the vendor for a better price based on the quantities being ordered.
  Material Master Update: Ensure that the material master data is up to date and reflects the correct pricing conditions.
  Consult with Procurement: If you are unsure about the pricing conditions, consult with your procurement department for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME12 (Change Info Record) to review the relevant documents.
  Pricing Procedure: Understanding the pricing procedure in your SAP system can help clarify how prices are determined and what conditions apply.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling pricing conditions and purchase orders.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.