How To Fix WJ005 - Incorrect price for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Incorrect price for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

The sales price for material &V1& in plant &V2& in assortment list
category &V3& version &V4& cannot be interpreted.

System Response

The relevant shelf-edge label will not be generated.

How to fix this error?

Check the sales price for material &V1& in plant &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ005 - Incorrect price for material &1 in plant &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WJ005 - Incorrect price for material &1 in plant &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency or problem with the price of the specified material (&1) in the specified plant (&2). Typically, this occurs during material valuation or invoice verification processes when the price of the material does not match expected or configured values.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material price in the material master (transaction MM03) for the specified plant is missing, zero, or incorrect.
  The price control indicator (Standard price 'S' or Moving average price 'V') is not properly maintained.
  The valuation price in the material master does not correspond to the price in the purchase order or invoice.
  Price changes have not been updated or released properly.
  The material is valuated at a price that conflicts with the current valuation or accounting settings.
  Incorrect or missing conditions in pricing procedure.
  Currency or unit of measure inconsistencies.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt posting (MIGO) or invoice verification (MIRO).
  When creating or changing purchase orders or contracts.
  During material price updates or revaluation.
  When running price determination or valuation reports.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Price:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master data.
  Go to the Accounting 1 view for the relevant plant.
  Verify that the Price field is correctly maintained.
  Ensure the price control indicator (Standard price 'S' or Moving average price 'V') is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Price:
  
  If the price is missing or incorrect, update it using MM02.
  For standard price materials, update the standard price.
  For moving average price materials, ensure the moving average price is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order / Invoice Prices:
  
  Verify that the prices in the purchase order or invoice match the material master valuation.
  If there is a discrepancy, investigate whether the price difference is valid or if a correction is needed.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure and Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing procedure to ensure correct conditions are applied.
  Check for any condition records that might affect the price.
  
  
  
  Run Price Revaluation (if needed):
  
  If prices have changed, run price revaluation programs or transactions (e.g., MR21 for price changes).
  
  
  
  Check Currency and Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the currency and unit of measure are consistent across material master, purchase order, and invoice.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes for this message and your SAP version for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WJ (related to Inventory Management / Material Valuation)
  Transaction Codes: MIGO, MIRO, MM02, MM03, MR21
  Related Tables: MARC (Plant Data for Material), MBEW (Material Valuation), EKPO (Purchase Order Item)
  SAP Help / Documentation: Check SAP Library under Material Valuation and Inventory Management.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WJ005 - Incorrect price for material &1 in plant &2
  
  
  Cause
  Price missing, zero, or inconsistent in material master or purchase documents
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct material master price, check purchase order/invoice prices, adjust pricing procedure, run price revaluation if needed
  
  
  Transactions
  MM02, MM03, MIGO, MIRO, MR21
  
  
  
  
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