How To Fix MH122 - The pricing reference material does not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 122

• Message text: The pricing reference material does not yet exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use an existing pricing reference material or create the pricing
reference material specified here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH122 - The pricing reference material does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message MH122, which states "The pricing reference material does not yet exist," typically occurs in the context of pricing and material management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a pricing reference for the material in question, which is necessary for processing pricing-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material have not been maintained in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the material master, or it may not be assigned to the relevant pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the material or the relevant pricing conditions.
  Missing Sales Organization or Distribution Channel: The pricing conditions may not be defined for the specific sales organization or distribution channel associated with the material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary pricing information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to maintain the necessary pricing conditions for the material.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are set up for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the pricing procedure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the pricing procedure includes the necessary condition types for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are defined for the specific sales organization and distribution channel associated with the material.
  You can check this in the condition records or in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the pricing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, MM03, and SPRO for managing pricing conditions and material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify pricing conditions and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH122 error and implement the appropriate solution.