How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT550 - Pricing: Item Number Missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Pricing: Item Number Missing

What causes this issue?

A series of data, including the 'item number', is necessary when
maintaining a pricing document. However, this was not assigned to
pricing during the call.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT550 - Pricing: Item Number Missing ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT550, which states "Pricing: Item Number Missing," typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional data where pricing is calculated based on item details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Number: The most direct cause of this error is that the item number (or line item) is not specified in the pricing procedure. This can happen if the item is not properly defined or if there is an issue with the data being passed to the pricing function.
  Data Entry Errors: If the user is manually entering data, they may have skipped the item number field or entered it incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure in SAP, such as missing or incorrect settings in the pricing condition records.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured to handle the pricing correctly, leading to missing item numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Number: Ensure that the item number is correctly entered in the relevant document. If you are creating a sales order or purchase order, verify that all line items have valid item numbers.
  Review Pricing Procedure Configuration: Check the configuration of the pricing procedure in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary condition types and item categories are correctly set up.
  Validate Data Entry: If the error occurs during manual data entry, double-check the input fields to ensure that all required information is provided.
  Check Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure it is configured to handle pricing correctly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the pricing logic and identify where the item number is being missed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VK11 (Maintain Pricing Conditions) to check the relevant documents and pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on pricing procedures and item management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PRC_MESSAGES_EXT550 error and implement a solution to resolve it.