How To Fix OQ_C250 - &1 There is a newer price (&3) than the entered date/time (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: &1 There is a newer price (&3) than the entered date/time (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C250 - &1 There is a newer price (&3) than the entered date/time (&2) ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C250 indicates that there is a newer price available for a material or service than the one you are trying to enter, based on the date and time you specified. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, where the system checks for valid pricing records based on the date and time of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Newer Price Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there is a pricing condition record that is valid for a date and time that is later than the one you are trying to use. This means that the system has determined that the price you are trying to enter is outdated.
  Incorrect Date/Time: The date and time you entered may not align with the valid pricing records in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or missing pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the pricing condition records for the material or service in question. You can do this using transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition).
  Verify if there is a newer price available for the specified date and time.
  
  
  
  Update the Date/Time:
  
  If you need to use the newer price, update the date and time in your transaction to match or be later than the valid pricing record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Records:
  
  If the newer price is not appropriate, you may need to adjust the pricing records to ensure that the correct prices are set for the required date and time.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the pricing conditions or how to adjust them, consult with your pricing or master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs for the pricing conditions to understand when and why the prices were updated.
  
  
  
  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 for the transaction, as it may affect how prices are determined and applied.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for materials and services is up to date and accurately reflects the current pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_C250 error and ensure that the correct pricing is applied in your SAP transactions.