How To Fix PRC_PRI521 - Item &1: Pricing unit &2 invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Item &1: Pricing unit &2 invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI521 - Item &1: Pricing unit &2 invalid. ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI521 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing unit for a specific item in a pricing procedure. This error typically arises when the pricing unit defined for an item does not match the expected or valid pricing units configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pricing Unit: The pricing unit specified for the item (in this case, &2) is not recognized or is not valid for the item (&1).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure or the condition records that define valid pricing units.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the info record for the item may have incorrect or incomplete data related to pricing units.
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: The unit of measure used for the item may not be compatible with the pricing unit defined in the pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration in SPRO (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the pricing unit defined for the item is valid and correctly configured in the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the pricing conditions related to the item.
  Ensure that the pricing unit is correctly defined and matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the item to ensure that the unit of measure and pricing unit are correctly set.
  Review the purchasing info record (Transaction code: ME13) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measure:
  
  If the pricing unit is based on a specific unit of measure, ensure that the item is being processed with the correct unit of measure.
  You may need to adjust the unit of measure in the sales order or purchase order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on pricing units and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VK11/VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRC_PRI521 error in SAP.