How To Fix WMGW_SD_MATRIX018 - Material & is the pricing reference material for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMGW_SD_MATRIX - Sales Price Matrix

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material & is the pricing reference material for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMGW_SD_MATRIX018 - Material & is the pricing reference material for material & ?

  The SAP error message WMGW_SD_MATRIX018 typically indicates that there is an issue with the pricing reference material in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error usually arises when the system cannot find a valid pricing reference material for the material being processed in a sales document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pricing Reference Material: The material specified in the sales document does not have a valid pricing reference material assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the material master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: The material master data may be incomplete or inconsistent, leading to the inability to determine pricing.
  Sales Organization or Distribution Channel: The pricing reference material may not be valid for the specific sales organization or distribution channel being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and ensure that the pricing reference material is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and ensure that it is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the condition records for the pricing reference material exist and are maintained.
  
  
  
  Assign Pricing Reference Material:
  
  If the pricing reference material is missing, you may need to assign a valid pricing reference material in the material master or sales document.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Ensure that the pricing reference material is valid for the sales organization and distribution channel being used in the sales document.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to resolve this error based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and VK12 (Change Condition) to check and maintain relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is involved in pricing, check for any user exits or enhancements that may affect pricing determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WMGW_SD_MATRIX018 error message in SAP.