How To Fix PV291 - Error during price maintenance

PV291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Error during price maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV291 - Error during price maintenance ?

  The SAP error message PV291, which indicates "Error during price maintenance," typically occurs during the process of maintaining prices in the system, such as when updating or creating pricing conditions in the pricing procedure. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if required fields are missing or if there are incorrect entries in the pricing condition records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform price maintenance.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data (like material master, customer master) can lead to errors during price maintenance.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or specific patches may lead to unexpected errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly in the pricing condition