How To Fix CRM_UTILITY_SALES201 - Period of price agreement does not match runtime of item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UTILITY_SALES - Message Class for Sales in the Utilities Industry

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Period of price agreement does not match runtime of item &1

What causes this issue?

For commercial and industrial customers, the price agreement periods
must correspond to the contract term.
However, the periods of the conditions in the price agreement for this
item do not correspond to the contract term.

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?

Adjust the price agreement periods, so that they correspond to the
contract term.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UTILITY_SALES201 - Period of price agreement does not match runtime of item &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UTILITY_SALES201 indicates that there is a mismatch between the period of a price agreement and the runtime of the item in a sales document. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when the validity period of a pricing condition does not align with the date or time frame of the item being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The price agreement or pricing condition has a defined validity period (start date and end date), and the item in the sales document is being processed outside of this period.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The system date or the date set for the sales document may not fall within the valid range of the pricing condition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how pricing conditions are configured in the system, leading to incorrect associations between items and their pricing agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions associated with the item in the sales document. Ensure that the validity period of the pricing condition covers the date of the transaction.
  Adjust Dates: If the sales document is being created or processed for a date that is outside the validity period of the pricing condition, consider adjusting the date of the sales document or extending the validity period of the pricing condition.
  Review Item Details: Ensure that the item details in the sales document are correct and that they reference the appropriate pricing agreements.
  Consult Pricing Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing setup in the system. They may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that pricing conditions are correctly linked to the items.
  Test with Different Dates: If possible, test the sales document creation with different dates to see if the error persists, which can help identify if the issue is date-related.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pricing conditions and their configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records for a deeper understanding of how pricing works in SAP CRM.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.