How To Fix MM040 - & has itself a pricing reference material in the distribution chain &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: & has itself a pricing reference material in the distribution chain &/&

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign the pricing reference material &V1& to this
material. However, this is not possible because a pricing reference
material has already been assigned to the pricing reference material
&V1& in sales organization &V2& and distribution channel &V3&.

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 you want to assign the pricing reference material &V1& to this
material, delete the assignment of the other pricing reference
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM040 - & has itself a pricing reference material in the distribution chain &/& ?

  The SAP error message MM040 typically indicates that there is an issue with the pricing reference material in the context of the material master or pricing conditions in the distribution chain. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or when trying to access pricing information.
  Cause of MM040 Error
  The MM040 error message usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material in the specific sales area or purchasing organization are not maintained.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in the sales or purchasing views.
  Missing or Inactive Pricing Records: The pricing records in the condition tables may be missing or inactive for the specific combination of material, customer, and sales organization.
  Distribution Chain Issues: The distribution chain (sales organization, distribution channel, and plant) may not be correctly defined or may not match the material's settings.
  
  Solution to MM040 Error
  To resolve the MM040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the relevant views (Sales, Purchasing) are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Conditions:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or maintain pricing conditions for the material in the relevant sales area.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are active and valid for the specific combination of material, customer, and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check if there are any existing condition records for the material using transaction code VK13.
  If records are missing, create them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the distribution chain is correctly configured in the system (transaction code OVX5 for sales area and OVX4 for purchasing).
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct distribution chain.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VK11: Create Pricing Condition
  VK13: Display Pricing Condition
  OVX5: Maintain Sales Area
  OVX4: Maintain Purchasing Organization
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material management and pricing conditions.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MM040 error effectively. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.