How To Fix OB133 - Price type code (pricing key) & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Price type code (pricing key) & is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB133 - Price type code (pricing key) & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message OB133 indicates that the price type code (also known as the pricing key) you are trying to use is not valid in the context of the transaction you are performing. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures, especially when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Price Type Code: The price type code you are using does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured properly, or the price type code may not be assigned to the relevant pricing procedure.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may not have the correct pricing information or may not be set up to use the specified price type code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified price type code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price Type Code: Verify that the price type code you are using is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 or SPRO and navigate to the relevant pricing procedure settings.
  Ensure that the price type code is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure you are using is correctly configured to include the price type code. You can check this in the pricing procedure configuration:
  
  Transaction code: V/08 (for sales) or M/08 (for purchasing).
  Make sure the price type code is assigned to the correct condition type in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the customer or material to ensure that it is set up correctly to use the pricing procedure that includes the price type code.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the pricing information. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as V/08, M/08, OBY6, and SPRO for configuration checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing procedures and price type codes.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OB133 error in your SAP system.