How To Fix CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND048 - Product mix or listed price has changed; check percentage trade spend

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND - Message for KPI functionality

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Product mix or listed price has changed; check percentage trade spend

What causes this issue?

Either a listed price or a product mix has been changed since you last
saved the trade promotion.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you make changes to the products in a trade promotion, you may need
to redistribute the allocation of fixed funds based on the new product
mix.
If you change the listed price, this may have affected the initial value
of a trade spend defined with the discount method <LS>Percentage</>.
Re-enter the initial value.
If conditions were generated, you need to re-generate them.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND048 - Product mix or listed price has changed; check percentage trade spend ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTGS_TRADESPEND048 indicates that there is an issue with the product mix or the listed price in a trade spend calculation. This error typically arises in the context of trade promotion management within SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Marketing Cloud.
  Cause:
  
  Product Mix Changes: The products included in the trade promotion may have changed since the last calculation, leading to discrepancies in the expected trade spend.
  Price Changes: The listed prices of the products involved in the promotion may have been updated, which can affect the overall trade spend calculation.
  Percentage Trade Spend: The percentage of trade spend allocated to the products may not align with the new product mix or pricing, causing the system to flag this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Mix: Check the current product mix associated with the trade promotion. Ensure that all products listed are correct and that any changes are reflected in the promotion setup.
  Verify Pricing: Confirm that the listed prices for the products involved in the promotion are accurate and up to date. If there have been recent changes, update the promotion accordingly.
  Adjust Trade Spend Percentage: If the product mix or prices have changed, you may need to recalculate and adjust the percentage of trade spend allocated to each product to ensure it aligns with the new setup.
  Recalculate Trade Spend: After making the necessary adjustments, recalculate the trade spend to ensure that the values are consistent with the updated product mix and pricing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling trade spend calculations and promotions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to trade promotions and marketing spend, such as CRM_MKTG_TRADESPEND or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that users involved in managing trade promotions have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to product mixes and pricing.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the trade spend calculations are now correct and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your trade spend calculations are accurate and reflect the current product mix and pricing.