How To Fix CRM_PRCIL197 - Inactive; price element '&1' has a greater end value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRCIL - Messages for Pricing Condtion Genil

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Inactive; price element '&1' has a greater end value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRCIL197 - Inactive; price element '&1' has a greater end value ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRCIL197 indicates that there is an issue with a pricing condition in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, it suggests that a price element (condition record) is inactive because its end value is greater than the value being processed. This typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures where certain conditions are defined with validity periods.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Condition Record: The price element (condition record) is inactive, meaning it is not available for use in the current pricing procedure.
  Validity Period: The end value of the condition record is greater than the value being processed, which means that the condition record is not valid for the current transaction or date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or condition records that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the condition records for the specific price element (using transaction codes like VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Verify the validity dates of the condition records. Ensure that the end date is not set to a value that would make it inactive for the current transaction.
  
  
  
  Activate Condition Records: 
  
  If the condition record is indeed inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new condition record with the appropriate validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: 
  
  Check the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that the condition types are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the pricing condition and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for condition records), and V/08 (for pricing procedure configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing conditions in the system.
  
  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 pricing and billing in SAP CRM.