How To Fix MM037 - This material is used as a pricing reference material itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: This material is used as a pricing reference material itself

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a pricing reference material to the material &V1&.
However, this is not possible since other materials already use the
material &V1& as a pricing reference material. This would otherwise
result in chains of pricing reference materials.

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?

You can display a where-used list for this material by choosing
<LS>Environment</> -> <LS>List referring materials</>. Amongst other
things, this list tells you which materials use this material as a
pricing reference material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM037 - This material is used as a pricing reference material itself ?

  The SAP error message MM037 ("This material is used as a pricing reference material itself") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed due to the material being set as a pricing reference for itself. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change or delete a material that is being used as a reference in pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the material in question is defined as a pricing reference material, which means it is being used in pricing conditions (like pricing records or condition tables) for itself. SAP restricts certain actions on materials that are involved in their own pricing to maintain data integrity and avoid circular references.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) or VK11 (Create Condition) to check if the material is being used in any pricing conditions.
  Identify the condition records where this material is referenced.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Condition Records:
  
  If you find that the material is being used in pricing conditions, you may need to modify or delete those condition records before you can proceed with the action you were attempting (like changing or deleting the material).
  
  
  
  Change Material Settings:
  
  If the material should not be a pricing reference, you may need to adjust its settings in the material master. This can be done in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) by navigating to the relevant views and ensuring that the material is not set as a pricing reference.
  
  
  
  Consult with a Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing pricing conditions or material settings, it is advisable to consult with an SAP MM functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  VK13 (Display Condition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message, as SAP frequently updates its knowledge base.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to material management and pricing conditions for a deeper understanding of how materials and pricing references work.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM037 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.