How To Fix IW116 - Maintain price and price unit together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Maintain price and price unit together

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
For this reason you have to enter a price for this operation.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

If you are maintaining the price or price unit, always enter the two
fields together. If you do not know the price, leave both fields empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW116 - Maintain price and price unit together ?

  The SAP error message IW116 ("Maintain price and price unit together") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or service orders when there is an issue with the pricing information. This error indicates that the system expects both the price and the price unit to be maintained together for a particular service or material.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The price or price unit has been entered without the corresponding value. For example, if a price is entered but the price unit is left blank, or vice versa.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure in the system, which may not allow for the proper entry of price and price unit.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials or services being used in the order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Entry:
  
  Go to the maintenance order or service order where the error occurred.
  Ensure that both the price and the price unit are filled in correctly. If one is missing, enter the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material or service master data to ensure that the pricing information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the price and price unit are defined in the relevant master records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the pricing procedure settings in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if you suspect that the issue is related to configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining prices and price units in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save the order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order) to access the relevant orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to pricing information in the system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., Plant Maintenance or Controlling).