How To Fix /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG502 - Maintain both weekdays for prices that are twice a week

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Maintain both weekdays for prices that are twice a week

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG502 - Maintain both weekdays for prices that are twice a week ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG502 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of pricing for a product that is set to be updated or maintained twice a week. This error suggests that both weekdays need to be specified for the pricing updates, but they are either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weekdays: The system requires that both weekdays be defined for products that have a pricing schedule of twice a week. If one of the weekdays is not maintained, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pricing schedule may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required weekdays.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the weekdays were not entered or were entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the pricing configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that both weekdays are defined for the pricing schedule of the product in question.
  If you are using a specific transaction code for maintaining pricing, ensure that you are entering the correct days.
  
  
  
  Maintain Weekdays:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for condition records) and check the condition records for the product.
  Ensure that both weekdays are specified in the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to pricing configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to save or process the pricing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and maintaining the weekdays, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, and VK13 for maintaining condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to pricing configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your pricing is correctly configured for products that are updated twice a week.