How To Fix SPE000 - Manual change not permitted: Price unit set to zero.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Manual change not permitted: Price unit set to zero.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE000 - Manual change not permitted: Price unit set to zero. ?

  The SAP error message "SPE000 Manual change not permitted: Price unit set to zero" typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the price unit of a material or service, specifically that it has been set to zero, which is not allowed for manual changes.
  Cause:
  
  Price Unit Set to Zero: The most direct cause of this error is that the price unit for the item in question has been set to zero. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration in the material master or pricing conditions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of pricing procedures or condition records that lead to the price unit being calculated as zero.
  Manual Changes: The system may be preventing manual changes to the price unit because it is derived from a pricing condition that does not allow manual overrides.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the price unit is correctly defined and not set to zero.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conditions that would lead to a price unit of zero.
  
  Transaction Code: VK13 (Display Condition)
  
  
  Adjust Sales Order: If the error occurs while processing a sales order, check the sales order line item for the price unit. If it is set to zero, you may need to adjust the item or create a new sales order with the correct pricing.
  
  Transaction Code: VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, review the pricing procedure settings in the SPRO transaction to ensure that they are correctly set up to allow for valid price units.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing and sales order data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pricing issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and sales order processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.