How To Fix IPC_PRICING_WIZARD036 - Open Selection Variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPC_PRICING_WIZARD -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Open Selection Variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPC_PRICING_WIZARD036 - Open Selection Variant ?

  The SAP error message IPC_PRICING_WIZARD036, which indicates "Open Selection Variant," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Pricing Engine or the IPC (Integrated Product Configuration) when there is an issue with the selection variant used in pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Selection Variant: The selection variant that is supposed to be used for pricing is either not defined, not active, or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the related master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that the pricing engine is trying to process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVK1 (for pricing procedures) or OVK2 (for selection variants) and verify that the selection variant is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the selection variant is assigned to the appropriate pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of the pricing procedure to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check for any recent changes in configuration that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data related to pricing (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IPC and pricing procedures for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVK1, OVK2, VK11, VK12, and VK31 for pricing configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to IPC pricing issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IPC_PRICING_WIZARD036 error message.