How To Fix REAJME297 - No price change for &1, since index decreasing and only increases allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REAJME - Messages for Adjustment Method

• Message number: 297

• Message text: No price change for &1, since index decreasing and only increases allowed

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

INCLUDE REFX_MESS_REAJME_297 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REAJME297 - No price change for &1, since index decreasing and only increases allowed ?

  The SAP error message REAJME297 indicates that there is an attempt to change the price of a material or service in a way that is not allowed due to the pricing conditions set in the system. Specifically, this error occurs when the system detects that the price index is decreasing, and only increases in price are permitted.
  Cause:
  
  Price Index Decrease: The error arises when the system identifies that the price index for a material or service is decreasing. In many pricing strategies, especially those involving contracts or agreements, the system may be configured to only allow price increases to maintain profitability or contractual obligations.
  Configuration Settings: The pricing conditions in the SAP system may be set to allow only increases, which can lead to this error when a decrease is attempted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a lower price is being entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions for the material or service in question. Ensure that the pricing strategy allows for the intended changes. You may need to adjust the pricing conditions to allow for decreases if that is appropriate for your business model.
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing strategy, consult with your pricing or finance team to understand the implications of changing prices and whether a decrease is permissible.
  Adjust the Price: If a decrease is not allowed, you will need to adjust the price to either maintain the current price or increase it, depending on the business requirements.
  Check for Contractual Obligations: Ensure that there are no contractual obligations that prevent price decreases. If there are, you may need to renegotiate those contracts.
  SAP Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to review and possibly adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system that govern price changes. This may involve working with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and price change management for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to pricing conditions or to consult with the necessary teams.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the REAJME297 error and implement the necessary changes to your pricing strategy.