How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE616 - Product &: price was set manually - no inflation revaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Product &: price was set manually - no inflation revaluation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE616 - Product &: price was set manually - no inflation revaluation ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE616 indicates that a product's price was set manually, and as a result, the system does not perform inflation revaluation on that price. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with product pricing and cost management.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Price Setting: The primary cause of this error is that the price for the product has been manually entered or adjusted, which prevents the system from applying automatic inflation adjustments.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to not allow inflation revaluation for manually set prices.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the price as eligible for inflation revaluation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Price Settings: Check the pricing conditions for the product in question. If the price was set manually, consider whether it needs to be adjusted to allow for inflation revaluation.
  Adjust Configuration: If applicable, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine if there are options to allow inflation revaluation for manually set prices.
  Use Automatic Pricing: If possible, switch to using automatic pricing methods instead of manual entries to ensure that inflation revaluation can be applied.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling pricing and inflation revaluation in your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., ME23N for viewing purchase orders, MM03 for material master data) that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to pricing and that there are no restrictions in place that could lead to this error.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation reviews for users involved in pricing to minimize the occurrence of manual price settings that lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE616 error and ensure that your product pricing is managed effectively within SAP.