How To Fix VC654 - Please maintain the price increase cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Please maintain the price increase cycle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC654 - Please maintain the price increase cycle ?

  The SAP error message VC654, which states "Please maintain the price increase cycle," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a price increase cycle to be defined for the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A price increase cycle has not been defined for the material or product in question.
  The system is unable to find a valid price increase cycle that corresponds to the configuration settings or the specific variant being processed.
  The configuration settings may not be complete or correctly set up, leading to the inability to determine pricing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC654 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Price Increase Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to maintain pricing conditions.
  Ensure that a price increase cycle is defined for the relevant material or product. This can involve setting up the necessary condition records for pricing.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material in question. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are correctly defined.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure that it is correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the sales area and that it includes the necessary condition types for price increases.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up the price increase cycle, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that pricing is calculated correctly for the variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining pricing conditions.
  CU50: For checking and maintaining configuration profiles.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to pricing and variant configuration that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC654 error and maintain the necessary price increase cycle in your SAP system.