How To Fix VC653 - Please maintain the baseline date rule for the price increase cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Please maintain the baseline date rule for the price increase cycle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC653 - Please maintain the baseline date rule for the price increase cycle ?

  The SAP error message VC653, which states "Please maintain the baseline date rule for the price increase cycle," typically occurs in the context of managing pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with price increase cycles in variant configuration or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a baseline date rule to be defined for a price increase cycle, but it has not been set up. The baseline date rule is essential for determining when price increases should take effect and how they are applied to the relevant materials or products.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the baseline date rule for the price increase cycle. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for pricing or variant configuration. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Price Increase -> Maintain Price Increase Cycle
  
  
  
  
  Maintain the Price Increase Cycle:
  
  In the configuration screen, locate the price increase cycle that is causing the error.
  Check if a baseline date rule is defined. If not, you will need to create or modify the existing rule.
  
  
  
  Define the Baseline Date Rule:
  
  Create a new baseline date rule or edit an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for the price increase cycle.
  Ensure that the rule specifies how the baseline date is determined (e.g., based on the document date, delivery date, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring price increase cycles and baseline date rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and VK11 for maintaining pricing conditions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, 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 resolve the VC653 error and maintain the necessary baseline date rule for your price increase cycle in SAP.