How To Fix REAJME180 - Cancellation: unit price is increased by &1 from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REAJME - Messages for Adjustment Method

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Cancellation: unit price is increased by &1 from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE REFX_CA_PROT_CUST_MESSAGE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REAJME180 - Cancellation: unit price is increased by &1 from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message REAJME180 indicates that there is an issue with the cancellation of a document, specifically related to a change in the unit price of a material or service. The message states that the unit price has increased by a certain amount (represented by &1) from an old price (represented by &2) to a new price (represented by &3). This situation typically arises in the context of materials management or financial transactions where price adjustments are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Price Change: The primary cause of this error is that the unit price of the item being canceled has increased since the original transaction was recorded. This could happen due to various reasons, such as changes in supplier pricing, adjustments in cost calculations, or updates in pricing conditions.
  Price Control Settings: The settings in the material master or pricing conditions may not allow for a cancellation if the price has increased.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to cancel may be in a status that does not permit changes due to the price increase.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Price Changes: Check the pricing conditions and the material master record to understand why the price has increased. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders, MM03 for material master).
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the price increase is valid and should be reflected, you may need to adjust the pricing conditions or the related documents accordingly.
  Consult with Finance/Procurement: If you are unsure about the price increase, consult with your finance or procurement team to verify if the new price is correct and if it should be applied to the cancellation.
  Use Alternative Cancellation Methods: If the standard cancellation process is not working due to the price increase, consider using alternative methods to reverse the transaction, such as creating a credit memo or adjusting the original document instead of a direct cancellation.
  Check Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP related to pricing and cancellations to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to pricing and cancellation processes for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the REAJME180 error and proceed with the necessary adjustments or cancellations in your SAP system.