How To Fix ME730 - Price outside tolerance range (order price &, new price &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Price outside tolerance range (order price &, new price &)

What causes this issue?

The price for purchase order &V3& &V4& is outside the predefined
tolerance range.
The price in the PO item is: &V1&
The new price from the order acceptance/
fulfillment confirmation (IDoc) is: &V2&

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?

If the confirmed price is <ZH>correct</>, you have the following
options:
Contact your system administrator and get the latter to change the
tolerance limit for price changes in the confirmation sequence
Change the price in the purchase order:
<DS:TRAN.ME22N>Change purchase order</>
If the confirmed price is <ZH>incorrect</>, get the supplier to send you
a confirmation with the correct price.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME730 - Price outside tolerance range (order price &, new price &) ?

  The SAP error message ME730, which states "Price outside tolerance range (order price &, new price &)," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes. This error indicates that the price of a material or service being processed in a purchase order (PO) is outside the acceptable tolerance limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Price Variance: The new price being entered for a purchase order item is significantly different from the original price or the last price paid for that item.
  Tolerance Limits: The system has defined tolerance limits for price changes, which are exceeded by the new price. These limits can be set at the purchasing organization level or for specific materials.
  Price Conditions: The price conditions in the material master or vendor master may not align with the new price being entered.
  Contractual Agreements: There may be existing contracts or agreements that dictate specific pricing, and the new price does not comply with these agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tolerance Settings: Check the tolerance limits set in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Tolerance Limits).
  Adjust the New Price: If the new price is indeed valid but exceeds the tolerance, consider adjusting it to fall within the acceptable range.
  Update Purchase Order: If the price change is justified, you may need to update the purchase order or the material master to reflect the new price and ensure it aligns with the tolerance settings.
  Consult with Procurement: If the price change is due to a vendor negotiation or market conditions, consult with the procurement team to ensure that the new price is approved and documented.
  Check Contracts: Ensure that there are no existing contracts that would prevent the new price from being accepted. If necessary, renegotiate or amend contracts to accommodate the new pricing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders.
  Material Master: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to verify pricing conditions and ensure they are up to date.
  Vendor Master: Review the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that pricing agreements are correctly set up.
  Documentation: Always document any changes made to pricing or tolerance settings for audit purposes and to maintain compliance with internal controls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME730 error and ensure that your purchasing processes run smoothly.