How To Fix WB2B2174 - Pricing aspects for side &1 are not allowed. TC &2, item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Pricing aspects for side &1 are not allowed. TC &2, item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2174 - Pricing aspects for side &1 are not allowed. TC &2, item &3 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2174 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing aspects for a specific side (usually referring to a side of a transaction or document) in the context of a particular transaction code (TC) and item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's pricing procedures, especially in scenarios involving sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the document type or item may not allow for the specific pricing aspects being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that do not permit certain conditions or pricing types for the specified side.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer master, material master, or condition records) may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions in pricing.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions on the types of pricing that can be applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pricing procedures in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the pricing procedure assigned to the document type allows for the pricing aspects you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check if the necessary condition records for pricing are maintained correctly in the system.
  Ensure that the conditions relevant to the transaction are active and valid.
  
  
  
  Examine Master Data:
  
  Review the customer master and material master data to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the pricing from being applied.
  
  
  
  Analyze Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it is configured to allow the pricing aspects you are trying to apply.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that pricing is applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WB2B2174 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.