How To Fix CKPRCH018 - No price changes exist for material &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No price changes exist for material &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH018 - No price changes exist for material &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH018 indicates that there are no price changes available for the specified material in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a pricing operation, such as updating or changing the price of a material, but the system cannot find any relevant price change records.
  Cause:
  
  No Price Change Records: The most common cause is that there are no existing price change records for the specified material in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number, plant, or other parameters provided may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding any price changes.
  Price Change Not Activated: The price change functionality may not be activated for the material or the relevant pricing procedure.
  Data Not Updated: The data may not have been updated in the system, or the price change records may have been deleted or not yet created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Price Change Records: Verify if there are any existing price change records for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code ME13 for displaying material master data).
  Verify Material and Plant: Ensure that the material number and plant are correct. Double-check the input parameters to make sure they match the existing records.
  Create Price Change: If no price change records exist, you may need to create a new price change record. This can typically be done through transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract) or MEK1 (Create Condition).
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured and that the material is set up to allow price changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing price changes for materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME13 (Display Material), MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), and MEK3 (Display Condition).
  Material Master Data: Understand how material master data is structured and how pricing is managed within the material master.
  Pricing Procedures: Review the pricing procedures in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and pricing.