How To Fix CMM_TIER_PRC023 - Tiered pricing-related item &1 must have a reference to a contract item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_TIER_PRC -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Tiered pricing-related item &1 must have a reference to a contract item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_TIER_PRC023 - Tiered pricing-related item &1 must have a reference to a contract item ?

  The SAP error message CMM_TIER_PRC023 indicates that there is an issue with tiered pricing for a specific item in your sales document. Specifically, it states that the item must have a reference to a contract item. This error typically arises in scenarios where tiered pricing is being used, and the system expects a valid reference to a contract item to determine the pricing structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Reference: The item in question does not have a valid reference to a contract item, which is necessary for the tiered pricing to be applied correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for tiered pricing may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the contract reference was not provided or was incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Reference:
  
  Ensure that the item has a valid reference to a contract item. You can do this by checking the sales document and verifying that the contract number is correctly entered and linked to the item.
  
  
  
  Review Tiered Pricing Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for tiered pricing in the SAP system. Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly set up to handle tiered pricing and that it requires a contract reference.
  
  
  
  Update Sales Document:
  
  If the contract reference is missing, you may need to update the sales document to include the correct contract reference. This can usually be done in the sales order or quotation screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to tiered pricing and contract management to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are followed.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Tiered Pricing: This is a pricing strategy where the price of a product or service varies based on the quantity purchased. It is often used in contracts to incentivize larger purchases.
  Contract Management: In SAP, contracts are used to manage agreements with customers, including pricing terms and conditions. Proper linkage between sales documents and contracts is crucial for accurate pricing.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to manage sales documents effectively.
  
  By addressing the contract reference issue and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the CMM_TIER_PRC023 error.