How To Fix SE731 - New entries will not be taken into account when new prices are calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 731

• Message text: New entries will not be taken into account when new prices are calculated

What causes this issue?

In a contract, the "Calculate prices" function only accesses already
existing master conditions relating to the contract.
This means, in particular, that newly entered conditions are not taken
into account in calculating a current price.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE731 - New entries will not be taken into account when new prices are calculated ?

  The SAP error message SE731, which states "New entries will not be taken into account when new prices are calculated," typically occurs in the context of pricing and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that there are new entries (such as new pricing conditions or material master records) that have not been activated or are not valid for the current pricing run. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data: The new entries may not have all the required fields filled out, making them invalid for processing.
  Status Issues: The new entries might be in a status that does not allow them to be considered for pricing calculations (e.g., they might be marked as inactive).
  Condition Records: If you are working with condition records, the new entries may not have been properly maintained or saved.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be correctly set up to include the new entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields for the new entries are filled out correctly. This includes checking for mandatory fields in the material master or pricing conditions.
  
  
  Review Status: Verify the status of the new entries. If they are inactive or not valid, you may need to activate them or change their status.
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records: If the error is related to pricing conditions, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) and ensure that the new entries are correctly maintained and saved.
  
  
  Recalculate Prices: After ensuring that the new entries are valid and active, you may need to trigger a recalculation of prices. This can often be done through the relevant transaction or program in SAP.
  
  
  Check for Errors in Logs: Look at the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about why the new entries are not being considered.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and VK12 (Change Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the entries in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SE731 error message in SAP.