How To Fix ME680 - Pricing date category for item & changed to 'Manual'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Pricing date category for item & changed to 'Manual'

What causes this issue?

On the basis of the master data (info record or supplier master record)
or the reference document, pricing date category '5'(price determination
at time of goods receipt) has been determined.

System Response

No price determination can be carried out for the item at the time of
goods receipt because the price was copied from the last purchasing
document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME680 - Pricing date category for item & changed to 'Manual' ?

  The SAP error message ME680 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing date category for a specific item in a purchasing document (like a purchase order). The message typically states that the pricing date category has been changed to 'Manual', which can lead to issues in pricing calculations or inconsistencies in the purchasing process.
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Date Category Change: The pricing date category for the item has been set to 'Manual', which means that the system expects the user to manually enter the pricing information instead of automatically calculating it based on the system's settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that are not aligned with the expected behavior for the item.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine the appropriate pricing date category.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may have specific settings that enforce manual pricing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that the pricing date category is set to the desired value (e.g., 'Document' or 'Delivery').
  Review Master Data: Check the material master and vendor master data for the item in question. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If the document type is enforcing manual pricing, consider changing the settings or using a different document type that allows for automatic pricing.
  Manual Entry: If the system requires manual pricing, ensure that the user enters the correct pricing information as needed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to investigate the issue.
  Pricing Conditions: Familiarize yourself with how pricing conditions are set up in SAP, including condition types, access sequences, and condition records.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the MM (Materials Management) module for further assistance.