How To Fix SPE522 - Item &1: Price unit &2 invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Item &1: Price unit &2 invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE522 - Item &1: Price unit &2 invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SPE522 "Item &1: Price unit &2 invalid" typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that the price unit specified for a particular item in a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) is not valid according to the system's configuration or the master data settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Price Unit: The price unit specified for the item does not match the expected values defined in the material master or pricing conditions.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure or condition records may not be set up correctly to handle the specified price unit.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the item may not have the correct price unit defined.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not support the specified price unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the price unit is correctly defined in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data).
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are set up to accept the specified price unit. You may need to adjust the condition records or the pricing procedure.
  Adjust Sales Document: If the sales document type does not support the price unit, consider using a different document type or adjusting the configuration to allow for the specified price unit.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for pricing and sales documents to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle the price units you are using.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check and modify relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and sales order processing for more detailed information on how to configure and troubleshoot pricing issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SPE522 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.