How To Fix W/180 - Price phase &3 of mat. &1 &2 not deleted; it is only existing price phase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Price phase &3 of mat. &1 &2 not deleted; it is only existing price phase

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/180 - Price phase &3 of mat. &1 &2 not deleted; it is only existing price phase ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/180 Price phase &3 of material &1 &2 not deleted; it is only existing price phase
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to delete a price phase for a material, but the system prevents the deletion because the price phase you are trying to delete is the only existing price phase for that material.
  
  Price phase in SAP refers to a specific validity period or condition under which a price is valid for a material.
  If there is only one price phase defined for a material, deleting it would mean the material has no price defined at all, which is not allowed.
  Hence, the system issues this warning to prevent the deletion of the last remaining price phase.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to delete a price phase in transaction codes related to material pricing or conditions (e.g., in the pricing procedure, condition records, or material master pricing views).
  Specifically, when the price phase you want to delete is the only one defined for that material.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check existing price phases:
  
  Verify how many price phases exist for the material.
  You can do this in the material master (MM03) under the pricing views or in the condition records (VK13, VK32, etc.).
  
  
  
  Add a new price phase before deleting:
  
  If you want to delete the current price phase, first create a new price phase with the desired validity period and pricing conditions.
  Once there is more than one price phase, you can delete the unwanted one.
  
  
  
  If you want to remove all price phases:
  
  You cannot delete the last price phase directly.
  You must first deactivate or change the material pricing or remove the material from pricing procedures if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, price phases are linked to other data or transactions.
  Ensure no dependent data prevents deletion.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W/180), not an error, so the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Price phases are important for maintaining historical and future pricing data.
  Always ensure that the material has at least one valid price phase to avoid pricing issues in sales, purchasing, or inventory valuation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete the only existing price phase for a material.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents deletion to avoid having a material without any price phase.
  
  
  Solution
  Create a new price phase before deleting the existing one, or adjust pricing strategy.
  
  
  Transaction
  Material master (MM01/MM02/MM03), Condition records (VK11/VK12/VK13), Pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!