How To Fix VPK1311 - DIP profile &1 is not suitable for sales pricing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: DIP profile &1 is not suitable for sales pricing

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.36156FA64DBF5D00E10000009B38F983>DIP profile</> you chose
cannot be used for the sales pricing in the Project Builder, because it
contains sources that the Project Builder cannot process.
You can only execute a sales pricing in the Project Builder using data
from the source <LS>Easy Cost Planning</>.

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?

Go to the project profile and enter a DIP profile that contains the
source <LS>Easy Cost Planning</> only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1311 - DIP profile &1 is not suitable for sales pricing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPK1311 - DIP profile &1 is not suitable for sales pricing
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the DIP (Dynamic Item Pricing) profile assigned to a sales document or condition is not appropriate or compatible with the sales pricing procedure or the condition type being processed.
  
  DIP Profile controls how pricing conditions are processed dynamically during sales order processing.
  If the DIP profile assigned to a condition or sales document does not support the pricing logic required (e.g., it is meant for purchasing or another scenario), the system raises this error.
  Typically, this happens if the DIP profile is incorrectly assigned or if the pricing procedure expects a different DIP profile.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order pricing or condition update.
  When the system tries to apply a condition with a DIP profile that is not valid for sales pricing.
  Often seen in custom pricing scenarios or when DIP profiles are manually maintained or changed.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the DIP profile assignment:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Maintain DIP profiles).
  Verify the DIP profile assigned to the condition type or sales document.
  Ensure the DIP profile is intended for sales pricing (not for purchasing or other processes).
  
  
  
  Check the condition type configuration:
  
  Use transaction V/06 or V/07 to check the DIP profile assigned to the condition type.
  Make sure the DIP profile matches the pricing procedure requirements.
  
  
  
  Check the pricing procedure:
  
  Use transaction V/08 to review the pricing procedure.
  Confirm that the condition types and their DIP profiles are consistent and suitable for sales pricing.
  
  
  
  Correct the DIP profile:
  
  If the DIP profile is incorrect, assign the correct DIP profile that supports sales pricing.
  If a custom DIP profile is used, ensure it is configured properly for sales pricing.
  
  
  
  Check for user exits or enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom code may assign DIP profiles dynamically.
  Review any user exits or BADIs related to pricing (e.g., USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMK) to ensure correct DIP profile assignment.
  
  
  
  Test after correction:
  
  After making changes, test the sales order pricing again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  DIP Profile (Dynamic Item Pricing Profile):
  
  Controls how the system processes pricing conditions dynamically during sales order processing. It defines the behavior of condition records, such as whether they are copied, recalculated, or updated.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 - Maintain DIP profiles
  V/07 - Assign DIP profiles to condition types
  V/08 - Maintain pricing procedures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to DIP profiles and sales pricing if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on pricing and DIP profiles for detailed understanding.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VPK1311 indicates a mismatch or incorrect assignment of the DIP profile for sales pricing. Correcting the DIP profile assignment in condition types and pricing procedures to ensure compatibility with sales pricing will resolve the issue.