How To Fix WR170 - Wrong value entered for the effect on margins

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Wrong value entered for the effect on margins

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR170 - Wrong value entered for the effect on margins ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR170 - Wrong value entered for the effect on margins
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or inappropriate value is entered in the field related to the "Effect on Margins" during pricing or condition maintenance in SAP. The system expects a specific set of values (usually predefined in configuration) that indicate how a particular condition affects the margin calculation. If the entered value does not match these expected values, the system throws the WR170 error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The "Effect on Margins" field is used in pricing procedures or condition records to specify how a condition influences the margin calculation.
  Typical values might be:
  
  Blank or 0: No effect on margin
  1: Positive effect (increases margin)
  2: Negative effect (decreases margin)
  
  
  If a value outside the allowed range or an incorrect format is entered, SAP cannot process the margin effect correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the entered value:
  
  Verify the value you entered in the "Effect on Margins" field. It should conform to the allowed values configured in your system.
  
  
  Review configuration:  
  
  Go to the IMG path related to pricing or condition types:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types
  Check the settings for the condition type you are working with, especially the "Effect on Margins" field.
  Ensure that the values allowed here match what you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Correct the input:  
  
  If you are entering data manually (e.g., in condition records), correct the value to one of the valid options.
  If the value is coming from a custom program or interface, check the logic that sets this field and correct it.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP Notes:  
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to margin effect values for certain versions or modules.
  Search SAP Support Portal with the error message code WR170 for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 — Condition maintenance  
  SPRO — Customizing for pricing and condition types
  
  
  
  Configuration path:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  The "Effect on Margins" field is part of the pricing condition type configuration and controls how the condition influences profitability analysis.
  
  
  Common scenarios:  
  
  When creating or changing condition records, entering an invalid margin effect value triggers this error.  
  Custom developments or interfaces that update pricing conditions might pass incorrect values.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, module, or process step) where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.