How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON041 - The price for item &1 is updated in the catalog. Delete the item from PR.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The price for item &1 is updated in the catalog. Delete the item from PR.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON041 - The price for item &1 is updated in the catalog. Delete the item from PR. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON041 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the price of an item in a Purchase Requisition (PR) and the price that is currently updated in the catalog. This typically occurs when the item price in the catalog has been changed after the PR was created, and the system is prompting you to delete the item from the PR to resolve the inconsistency.
  Cause:
  
  Price Change in Catalog: The price of the item has been updated in the material catalog, which is not reflected in the existing Purchase Requisition.
  Outdated PR: The Purchase Requisition was created before the price change, and the system does not allow the PR to proceed with an outdated price.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict price checks against the catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delete the Item from PR: As suggested by the error message, you can delete the item from the Purchase Requisition. This will allow you to create a new PR with the updated price from the catalog.
  
  Go to the Purchase Requisition in SAP.
  Select the item that is causing the error.
  Delete the item from the PR.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New PR: After deleting the item, you can create a new Purchase Requisition for the item, which will pull the updated price from the catalog.
  
  
  Check Catalog Updates: If you have access, check the catalog to confirm the new price and ensure that it is correct.
  
  
  Communicate with Procurement: If the price change was unexpected, communicate with the procurement team or the relevant department to understand why the price was updated and if it aligns with the purchasing strategy.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to catalog management and PR processing to see if adjustments are needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) and ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) to manage PRs.
  Price Conditions: Familiarize yourself with how price conditions are managed in SAP, as this can help in understanding how prices are updated in the catalog.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete items from PRs and create new ones.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling Purchase Requisitions and catalog management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your procurement process.