How To Fix WRF_APC566 - Calculated purchase price net/net &1 is less than purchasing price &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Calculated purchase price net/net &1 is less than purchasing price &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC566 - Calculated purchase price net/net &1 is less than purchasing price &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC566:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC566
  Text: Calculated purchase price net/net &1 is less than purchasing price &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the price determination or invoice verification process in SAP Materials Management (MM) or Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV). The system calculates a net/net purchase price (which is the price after all discounts, surcharges, and taxes) and compares it with the purchasing price maintained in the system.
  
  The calculated net/net purchase price is less than the purchasing price.
  This situation usually indicates a discrepancy or inconsistency in pricing conditions, such as discounts or surcharges applied incorrectly or unexpected price changes.
  It can also happen if the system is configured to check for price consistency and the calculated price violates the configured tolerance limits.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During invoice verification when the system checks the invoice price against the purchase order price.
  During automatic price determination in purchasing documents.
  When price control or price checks are active in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions in the purchase order and invoice.
  Verify if discounts, surcharges, or taxes are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the net/net price calculation is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Price Control Settings:
  
  Check the price control indicator in the material master (MM02) under the Purchasing view.
  If price control is set to 'V' (moving average price) or 'S' (standard price), verify if the price comparison logic is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tolerance Limits:
  
  If the price difference is acceptable business-wise, adjust the tolerance limits in the system.
  Tolerance limits can be maintained in transaction OMWB or via customizing under:
  Materials Management -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Incoming Invoice -> Set Tolerances for Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  Correct Purchase Order or Invoice:
  
  If the invoice price is incorrect, request a corrected invoice.
  If the purchase order price is outdated or incorrect, update the purchase order accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom logic or user exits might enforce additional price checks.
  Review any custom code that might trigger this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  OMWB (Maintain Tolerances)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to pricing and invoice verification for your SAP version.
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  IMG ? Materials Management ? Logistics Invoice Verification ? Incoming Invoice ? Set Tolerances for Invoice Verification
  
  
  Price Types:
  
  Net/net price means the price after all deductions and additions.
  Purchasing price is the price agreed upon in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC566 indicates that the system-calculated net/net purchase price is less than the purchasing price, which may signal a pricing inconsistency. To resolve it, verify pricing conditions, adjust tolerances if necessary, and ensure that purchase order and invoice prices align correctly.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!