How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT506 - Pricing: Use &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Pricing: Use &1 is not valid

Generated Include to Extension - KREMS - 12.01.2004
INCLUDE SPL_PRC_MESSAGES_EXT506 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT506 - Pricing: Use &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT506, which states "Pricing: Use &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP. This error indicates that the pricing condition type or the pricing procedure being referenced is not valid or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Condition Type: The condition type specified in the pricing procedure may not exist or may not be active.
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or purchase order may not be valid for the transaction type.
  Missing Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary condition records may not be maintained.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid pricing procedure.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the pricing procedure assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Condition Types: Verify that the condition type referenced in the error message exists and is active. You can do this by navigating to the condition type configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the document is valid for the transaction type. You can check this in the configuration settings for pricing procedures.
  Maintain Condition Records: If the condition type is valid but lacks condition records, create or maintain the necessary condition records for the pricing type.
  Verify Master Data: Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the correct pricing procedure is assigned. This can be done in the customer or vendor master record.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with the pricing procedure. You may need to adjust the transaction type settings if there is a mismatch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  SPRO Configuration: Access the configuration settings via transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections under Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) for pricing procedures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.