How To Fix WR049 - Material &1: old value at retail and new value at retail are the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Material &1: old value at retail and new value at retail are the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR049 - Material &1: old value at retail and new value at retail are the same ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WR049:
  
  SAP Error Message WR049
  Message Text:
  
  Material &1: old value at retail and new value at retail are the same
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to update the retail price of a material, but the new retail price you are trying to set is exactly the same as the current (old) retail price stored in the system.
  In other words, the system detects no change in the retail price value, so it prevents the update because it is redundant.
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  Typically during price updates in Retail Pricing or Merchandise Management.
  When using transaction codes or programs that update retail prices (e.g., price maintenance transactions).
  When trying to post or save a price change that does not actually change the price.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Check the new retail price value: Verify that the new retail price you are entering is actually different from the current retail price.
  If no change is intended: You do not need to update the price. Simply skip the update or confirm that no change is necessary.
  If a change is intended: Enter a different retail price value that reflects the intended update.
  Data consistency: Sometimes, rounding or formatting differences may cause the system to see values as identical. Ensure the price is entered with correct decimal places and currency.
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This message is informational and prevents unnecessary updates to the database.
  It helps maintain data integrity by avoiding redundant writes.
  If you are running batch jobs or interfaces that update prices, ensure the source data actually contains changed prices before posting.
  In some cases, this message can be suppressed or handled programmatically if you want to allow "updates" even when values are the same, but this is generally not recommended.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WR049: Old and new retail price values are the same
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to update retail price with the same value
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a different retail price or skip update if no change is needed
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents redundant updates, maintains data integrity
  
  
  
  
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