How To Fix WRF_APC143 - The prices at the characteristic levels will be deleted also

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The prices at the characteristic levels will be deleted also

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC143 - The prices at the characteristic levels will be deleted also ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_APC143:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC143
  Text: "The prices at the characteristic levels will be deleted also."
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of Variant Configuration (VC) and Pricing in SAP, especially when working with characteristic values in configurable materials.
  
  When you delete or change a characteristic or characteristic value that is linked to pricing conditions or price determination at the characteristic level, SAP warns you that the associated prices will also be deleted.
  This is a warning message to inform you that the price records maintained at the characteristic level (e.g., in condition records or pricing procedures) will be removed as a consequence of your action.
  It usually occurs during maintenance of characteristics or configuration profiles, or when deleting characteristic values that have pricing dependencies.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Variant Configuration, prices can be maintained at different levels:
  
  At the material level (base price)
  At the characteristic level (price surcharges or discounts depending on characteristic values)
  
  
  If you delete a characteristic or characteristic value that has pricing conditions assigned, SAP must delete those pricing conditions to maintain data consistency.
  The message WRF_APC143 is a warning to ensure the user is aware that deleting the characteristic or value will also delete the associated pricing data.
  
  
  Solution / Recommended Action:
  
  Review Pricing Dependencies: Before deleting a characteristic or characteristic value, check if there are pricing conditions assigned to it.
  Backup Pricing Data: If necessary, document or backup the pricing conditions before deletion.
  Confirm Deletion: If you intend to delete the characteristic or value and accept that the prices will be deleted, proceed with the deletion.
  Recreate Pricing Conditions: After deletion, if needed, recreate the pricing conditions for the new or changed characteristics.
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use CU50 or CU51 to maintain characteristics and check dependencies.
  Use VK11/VK12 to check pricing conditions related to characteristics.
  
  
  Coordinate with Pricing Team: Inform the pricing or sales team about the deletion to avoid unexpected pricing issues.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning, not an error, so it does not stop the process but requires user confirmation.
  It helps maintain data integrity between configuration and pricing.
  If you want to avoid losing pricing data, consider adjusting the characteristic or value instead of deleting it.
  For complex pricing scenarios, consider using Pricing Reports or Condition Records Reports to analyze dependencies before deletion.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WRF_APC143: The prices at the characteristic levels will be deleted also.
  
  
  Cause
  Deleting a characteristic or value that has pricing conditions assigned to it.
  
  
  Effect
  Associated pricing conditions at characteristic level will be deleted.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and backup pricing data, confirm deletion, and recreate pricing if necessary.
  
  
  Context
  Variant Configuration and Pricing integration in SAP.
  
  
  
  
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