How To Fix OQ_C146 - Pricing date & is before the start of the new price condition validity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Pricing date & is before the start of the new price condition validity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C146 - Pricing date & is before the start of the new price condition validity & ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C146 indicates that the pricing date you are trying to use is before the start date of the new price condition validity. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, pricing, or condition records where the system is trying to determine the applicable pricing conditions based on the date.
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Date Issue: The pricing date (the date on which the pricing is being calculated) is set to a date that is earlier than the validity start date of the pricing conditions in the system.
  Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may have been updated or changed, and the new records have a validity period that does not include the pricing date being used.
  Sales Order Date: If you are creating or modifying a sales order, the order date may be set to a date that is before the new pricing conditions are valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Date: Verify the pricing date being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is set to a date that falls within the validity period of the pricing conditions.
  Review Condition Records: Go to the condition records in the pricing procedure and check the validity dates. You can do this using transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition).
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the pricing date in your transaction to a date that is valid according to the condition records.
  Update Condition Records: If the pricing conditions need to be valid for a longer period, consider updating the condition records to extend their validity dates.
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing conditions or how to adjust them, consult with your pricing or sales team to ensure that the correct conditions are being applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure being used in your sales order or transaction. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing conditions and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and condition records for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_C146 error and ensure that your pricing calculations are accurate and valid.