How To Fix WR185 - Material &1: old and new retail prices are the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 185

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

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  Error Message
  WR185: Material &1: old and new retail prices are the same
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number.
  
  
  Cause
  This message occurs when you attempt to update or change 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 actual change in the retail price value, so it raises this message to inform you that the update is redundant.
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  During price maintenance or price update transactions (e.g., in Retail Pricing, Material Master updates, or Price Change processes).
  When using transaction codes or programs that update retail prices, such as WRTD (Price Change), or during mass price updates.
  When the system checks for changes before posting or saving the new price.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Verify the new retail price: Check the price you are trying to enter and confirm if it is indeed different from the current price.
  If you want to update the price: Enter a new retail price value that differs from the existing one.
  If no change is intended: You can ignore the message or cancel the update since the price remains unchanged.
  Check for rounding or currency differences: Sometimes, the price might appear different due to decimal places or currency conversions, but the system considers them the same. Ensure the price difference is significant enough to be recognized.
  Review the price update process: If this message appears during a mass update, verify the source data or update logic to avoid redundant updates.
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This message is informational and prevents unnecessary database updates.
  It helps maintain data integrity by avoiding duplicate or redundant price entries.
  If you want to force an update despite the same price (not generally recommended), you might need to check with your SAP Retail consultant or developer for custom solutions or enhancements.
  The message is part of the Retail Pricing functionality and is controlled in the pricing or material master update logic.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WR185: Material &1: old and new retail prices are the same
  
  
  Cause
  New retail price entered is identical to the current price
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a different retail price or cancel the update if no change is needed
  
  
  Context
  Occurs during retail price updates or price maintenance
  
  
  
  
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