How To Fix SGT_MAIN149 - Cannot update price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Cannot update price

What causes this issue?

This error occurs when you do not enter a valid material number and the
corresponding details (for example, valuation type and price) when you
call the function module prices_post.
.

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?

Enter a valid material number with the corresponding valuation type and
price information when executing the function module prices_post.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN149 - Cannot update price ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN149: "Cannot update price" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with updating pricing information in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM), or others where pricing is relevant.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to update pricing information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the price update.
  Locked Records: The record you are trying to update may be locked by another user or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that are not set up correctly.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master or customer master) may be incomplete or missing.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to update pricing. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Review Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This includes verifying the pricing conditions and ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Unlock Records: If the record is locked, you may need to wait for the other user to finish or contact your SAP Basis team to unlock the record.
  Configuration Review: Review the pricing procedure configuration in transaction code SPRO to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, customer master, and vendor master.
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that there are no issues with currency conversion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME23N (for purchase orders), VA03 (for sales orders), or VK11 (for maintaining pricing conditions) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program to see where the error is occurring, which may provide more insight into the root cause.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.