How To Fix W/188 - You cannot calculate on the price list level for distr. ch. &1 &2

W/188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: You cannot calculate on the price list level for distr. ch. &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/188 - You cannot calculate on the price list level for distr. ch. &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W/188 You cannot calculate on the price list level for distr. ch. &1 &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform a price calculation or pricing procedure at the price list level for a specific distribution channel (&1) and division (&2), but the system settings or configuration do not allow price calculations at this level.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), pricing can be maintained and calculated at different organizational levels such as:
  
  Sales organization
  Distribution channel
  Division
  Price list level
  
  The error indicates that the system is configured such that price calculation is not allowed or not defined for the combination of distribution channel and division you are working with.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Pricing procedure or condition records are not maintained for the distribution channel & division combination at the price list level.
  The pricing procedure determination does not support calculation at the price list