How To Fix W/199 - Markdwon rule & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Markdwon rule & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/199 - Markdwon rule & was deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/199 Markdwon rule & was deleted
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) modules. It indicates that a markdown rule (a pricing condition or discount rule) was found but has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  Possible reasons include:  
  
  The markdown rule (condition record) was manually deleted or deactivated.  
  The condition record has expired or is not valid for the current date or sales area.  
  The pricing procedure or condition technique references a markdown rule that no longer exists.  
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete master data maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:  
  
  Go to transaction VK13 (Display Condition Records) or MM03 (Material Master) to verify if the markdown rule (condition record) still exists and is valid for the relevant sales area, customer, or material.  
  If deleted, recreate or restore the condition record if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:  
  
  Use transaction V/08 to check the pricing procedure and ensure that the markdown rule is correctly assigned and active.  
  Remove or update any references to obsolete markdown rules.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:  
  
  Verify the validity period of the markdown rule. If expired, extend the validity or create a new condition record.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:  
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction VK12 to maintain and correct condition records.  
  Check for any custom enhancements or user exits that might be deleting or modifying markdown rules unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):  
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the pricing routine or condition technique might be necessary to identify why the markdown rule is being deleted or ignored.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Markdown rules are often used to apply discounts or price reductions based on specific criteria (e.g., quantity, customer group, material group).  
  This warning does not necessarily stop the transaction but indicates that a pricing condition expected by the system is missing, which might affect pricing accuracy.  
  Always ensure that pricing master data is maintained properly to avoid such warnings.  
  Check SAP Notes or OSS messages if this warning is linked to a known issue in your SAP version.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this warning occurs, I can give more tailored advice.