How To Fix 8Z318 - Generation of price change not possible (price update indicator not set)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Generation of price change not possible (price update indicator not set)

What causes this issue?

A generation of price changes is not possible because the price update
indicator is not set. Price changes could only be generated if the
replacement cost price is also posted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create price changes you have mark also the "price
update" indicator otherwise the "generate price change" indicator will
be ignored.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z318 - Generation of price change not possible (price update indicator not set) ?

  The SAP error message 8Z318 indicates that the system is unable to generate a price change because the price update indicator is not set. This typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures, especially when dealing with material master data or pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Price Update Indicator Not Set: The most common cause of this error is that the price update indicator in the relevant pricing condition record is not activated. This means that the system does not recognize that a price change should be processed.
  Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be properly maintained or may be missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the condition types that prevent the price update from being processed.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not allow for price updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition type.
  Ensure that the price update indicator is set for the condition records that you are trying to update.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition types are correctly configured.
  Check if the condition type has the "Price Update" indicator set in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the transaction allows for price updates. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help review the pricing configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the price change can now be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and condition records for a deeper understanding of how pricing updates are managed in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the generation of price changes in SAP.