How To Fix WRF_APC549 - Net/net purchase price &1 is greater than sales price &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Net/net purchase price &1 is greater than sales price &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC549 - Net/net purchase price &1 is greater than sales price &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC549 Net/net purchase price &1 is greater than sales price &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the net/net purchase price of a material or service is greater than the sales price. In other words, the system detects that the cost price (purchase price) exceeds the selling price, which is generally not a valid or desired scenario in pricing or profitability analysis.
  This check is typically part of pricing procedures, condition records, or profitability analysis (CO-PA) validations to ensure that the sales price covers the purchase cost.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During pricing determination in sales order processing.
  When maintaining or updating condition records for pricing.
  During profitability analysis or costing runs where purchase and sales prices are compared.
  In scenarios involving subcontracting or third-party procurement where purchase prices are directly linked to sales prices.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the condition records for the material or service.
  Verify the purchase price (net/net) and sales price values.
  Adjust the purchase price or sales price so that the sales price is not lower than the purchase price.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured.
  Validate that the sequence and calculation of conditions are correct.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Verify material master data for correct valuation and pricing.
  Check vendor master data for correct purchase price information.
  
  
  
  Business Decision:
  
  If the business scenario allows selling below purchase price (e.g., promotions, loss leaders), then this validation might need to be adjusted or bypassed.
  Consult with controlling or pricing teams to confirm if this is acceptable.
  
  
  
  Customizing / Configuration:
  
  If this validation is part of a custom check or user-exit, review the logic.
  Adjust or deactivate the check if business requirements have changed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 – Condition maintenance for pricing.
  VA01 / VA02 – Sales order creation/change.
  ME13 – Display purchasing info record.
  CKM3 – Material price analysis.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KONV – Conditions in sales documents.
  EINA / EINE – Purchasing info records.
  MARA / MBEW – Material master and valuation data.
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to pricing inconsistencies.
  Review SAP Help Portal for pricing and condition technique.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC549 indicates a pricing inconsistency where the purchase price exceeds the sales price. The resolution involves reviewing and correcting pricing conditions, master data, and business rules to ensure that sales prices are logically higher than purchase prices, or adjusting the validation if the business scenario requires it.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further!