How To Fix 88678 - No price list maintained in period from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 678

• Message text: No price list maintained in period from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88678 - No price list maintained in period from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 88678, "No price list maintained in period from &1 to &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a price list, but there is no valid price list maintained for the specified period. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), where pricing information is essential for processing sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price List: The primary cause of this error is that there is no price list defined for the specified period in the system.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction may not align with the periods for which price lists are maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the condition records that prevent the system from finding the appropriate price list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Price List:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction to maintain the price list (e.g., transaction code VK11 for creating condition records in SD).
  Ensure that you create or update the price list for the required material or service and the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Check Date Range:
  
  Verify the date range you are using in your transaction. Ensure that it falls within the periods for which price lists are maintained.
  If necessary, adjust the date range to match the valid periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the condition types are properly defined.
  Ensure that the condition records are activated and that there are no issues with the access sequence.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on maintaining price lists and condition records.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 for maintaining condition records, and MEK1, MEK2, MEK3 for purchasing info records.
  Price List Types: Understand the different types of price lists (e.g., standard pricing, special pricing) and how they are used in your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88678 and ensure that the necessary price lists are maintained in the system.