How To Fix W/028 - No markdown rule found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No markdown rule found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/028 - No markdown rule found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W/028 No markdown rule found
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W/028 No markdown rule found typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition technique in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) modules. It indicates that the system tried to apply a markdown (discount) rule during pricing or condition determination but could not find any applicable markdown rule for the given conditions.
  More specifically:
  
  The system is configured to look for markdown rules (special pricing conditions that reduce the price) during pricing.
  However, no markdown rule exists or is maintained for the combination of condition types, customer/material, or other relevant criteria.
  This can happen if markdown rules are expected but not maintained in the system, or if the condition records for markdowns are missing or incomplete.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing or billing when the system tries to determine pricing.
  When markdown conditions are part of the pricing procedure but no valid markdown condition record is found.
  In scenarios involving markdown agreements or special discounts that are supposed to be applied automatically.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve the W/028 No markdown rule found warning, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify if the pricing procedure includes markdown condition types.
  If markdowns are not required, consider removing markdown condition types from the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Markdown Rules:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Maintain Markdown Rules) or the relevant customizing path:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Markdown Rules
  
  
  Ensure that markdown rules are properly defined for the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, division, and other criteria.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK11 or VK12 to maintain condition records for the markdown condition types.
  Make sure that condition records exist for the relevant customer/material combinations and validity periods.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Exclusion:
  
  Sometimes, condition exclusion or condition supplements can affect markdown application.
  Verify if any exclusion conditions are preventing markdowns from being applied.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Markdown:
  
  Check if markdown is activated and configured correctly in the system.
  Verify if the system expects markdowns based on business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining markdown rules and condition records, test the sales order or billing document again.
  The warning should no longer appear if markdown rules are found and applied.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 – Maintain Markdown Rules
  VK11 / VK12 – Maintain Condition Records
  VA01 / VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order (to test pricing)
  VF01 / VF02 – Create/Change Billing Document (to test pricing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to markdown and pricing issues if the problem persists.
  Sometimes, specific SAP patches or updates address markdown-related warnings.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Markdown condition types usually have condition class 'D' (Discount) or 'M' (Markdown).
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is aligned with business requirements regarding markdowns.
  
  
  
  Business Context:
  
  Markdown rules are often used in retail or promotional pricing scenarios.
  If your business does not use markdowns, this warning might indicate unnecessary configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No markdown rule found for the pricing condition during pricing determination.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain markdown rules (V/06), maintain condition records (VK11), or adjust pricing procedure.
  
  
  Related Info
  Pricing procedure, condition records, markdown configuration, SAP Notes, testing in VA01/VF01.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.