How To Fix MM039 - & is 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: 039

• Message text: & is a pricing reference material itself

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign a pricing reference material to the material &V1&.
However, this is not possible since it is already used as a pricing
reference material itself.

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?

To list the materials for which this material is used as a pricing
reference material, choose <LS>Environment</> -> <LS>List referring
matls</>. If you want to assign a pricing reference material to this
material, you must delete all usages of it as a pricing reference
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM039 - & is a pricing reference material itself ?

  The SAP error message MM039 typically indicates that there is an issue with the pricing conditions in the material master or purchasing documents. The error message usually states something like "No pricing conditions found for the specified criteria." This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order or when processing a goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The most common cause is that the pricing conditions for the material in question have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly or may not exist for the specific vendor or material combination.
  Invalid Validity Period: The validity period for the pricing conditions may have expired.
  Incorrect Info Record: The info record for the vendor and material may not have the necessary pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Records: Go to the transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to check if the necessary pricing conditions exist for the material and vendor combination.
  Maintain Info Records: Use transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record) or ME12 (Change Info Record) to ensure that the info record for the vendor and material has the correct pricing conditions.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types and that they are correctly configured.
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates for the pricing conditions are correct and that they cover the date of the transaction.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1, MEK2, ME11, ME12, and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: Understanding how pricing procedures are configured in SAP can help in troubleshooting these types of errors. This includes knowing how to access and modify pricing procedures via transaction code V/08.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and how they are used in purchasing processes.
  
  Is Pricing Reference Material Itself?
  Yes, the pricing conditions and info records can be considered as reference material in SAP. They provide the necessary data for determining prices during purchasing transactions. Proper maintenance of these records is crucial for ensuring that pricing is accurate and that transactions can be processed without errors like MM039.