How To Fix W_DSD_01198 - Order price unit &1 is not valid for supplier &2 and material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Order price unit &1 is not valid for supplier &2 and material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01198 - Order price unit &1 is not valid for supplier &2 and material &3 ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01198 indicates that there is an issue with the order price unit for a specific supplier and material combination. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) processes, particularly when dealing with pricing and order quantities.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Price Unit: The price unit specified in the order does not match the price unit defined in the material master or vendor master data for the specified supplier and material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure or material master that do not align with the order being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, vendor master, and the order being created.
  Missing Data: The required data for the price unit may not be maintained in the relevant master records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question and verify the price unit settings.
  Ensure that the price unit is correctly defined in the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Access the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) for the supplier and verify the price unit settings.
  Ensure that the vendor has the correct purchasing information for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Order Details:
  
  Check the order details to ensure that the price unit being used matches the expected price unit for the supplier and material combination.
  If necessary, adjust the order to use a valid price unit.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the pricing procedure and ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the price units for the relevant materials and suppliers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), XK03 (Vendor Master), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit the material and vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.