How To Fix W_DSD_01121 - Future purch. prices exist for supplier &1 store &2 material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Future purch. prices exist for supplier &1 store &2 material &3

What causes this issue?

There are purchase conditions for store &V2& of material &V3& and vendor
&V1& starting later than the given key date &V4&. These purchase
conditions will be overwritten when you save your changes because all
created/modified conditions will be written with the following dates:
Valid-from date = key date
Valid-to date = 12/31/9999

System Response

All currently existing purchase conditions for store &V2& of material
&V3& and vendor &V1& during this period of time (&V4& - 12/31/9999) will
be deleted during save.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to overwrite the existing purchase conditions do not
save your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01121 - Future purch. prices exist for supplier &1 store &2 material &3 ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01121 indicates that there are future purchase prices defined for a specific supplier, store, and material combination. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of pricing and purchasing data, particularly in the area of logistics and supply chain management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as creating or modifying a purchase order or a sales order) that involves a material for which future purchase prices have been set. This means that the system has identified that there are price records that are valid for a future date, which may conflict with the current transaction you are trying to execute.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Future Purchase Prices:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., ME13 for displaying purchasing info records).
  Check the purchasing info record for the specific supplier, store, and material combination to see if there are future prices defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to execute is not time-sensitive, consider adjusting the date of the transaction to a date that is before the future price starts.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Future Prices:
  
  If the future prices are not needed, you can modify or delete them. This can be done in the purchasing info record or the relevant pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing future prices, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to ensure that any changes align with business practices.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to pricing and purchasing in your SAP system to ensure they meet your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME13 (Display Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), and ME11 (Create Info Record).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing and pricing to understand how future prices are managed within the system.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify purchasing info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the W_DSD_01121 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.