How To Fix W_DSD_01199 - Enter a price unit for supplier &1 and material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Enter a price unit for supplier &1 and material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01199 - Enter a price unit for supplier &1 and material &2 ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01199 indicates that a price unit has not been defined for a specific supplier and material combination in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Distribution (DSD) module when trying to process pricing information for a supplier's material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Unit: The primary cause of this error is that the price unit for the specified supplier and material is not maintained in the system. The price unit defines how the price is calculated (e.g., per unit, per dozen, etc.).
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data for the supplier or material, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the way the system is set up to handle supplier pricing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Price Unit:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME11 for creating purchasing info records or ME12 for changing them).
  Enter the supplier and material number.
  Ensure that the price unit is defined correctly in the purchasing info record.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier and material master data is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly linked to the material in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings related to pricing in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is set up correctly to handle the price units for the materials and suppliers involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining price units and related master data.
  
  
  
  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: ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), ME13 (Display Info Record).
  Master Data: Ensure that both supplier master data (transaction code XK01/XK02) and material master data (transaction code MM01/MM02) are correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W_DSD_01199 error and ensure that the price unit is correctly maintained for the specified supplier and material.