How To Fix WRF_APC574 - Enter markup 2 less than or equal to maximum markup &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Enter markup 2 less than or equal to maximum markup &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC574 - Enter markup 2 less than or equal to maximum markup &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC574 Enter markup 2 less than or equal to maximum markup &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Product Costing or Pricing within SAP, specifically when dealing with markup values in the costing or pricing procedure.
  
  The system expects the second markup value (markup 2) to be less than or equal to the maximum allowed markup.
  The error indicates that the entered markup 2 value exceeds the maximum markup limit defined in the system or in the pricing/costing condition records.
  This can happen during the creation or update of a costing variant, pricing condition, or when entering markups in the costing sheet or pricing procedure.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Markup 1 and Markup 2 are often used in costing/pricing to apply successive markups on a base price or cost.
  SAP enforces a control to ensure that markup 2 does not exceed a predefined maximum markup value to avoid unrealistic or incorrect pricing.
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the maximum allowed markup value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the entered markup 2 value:
  
  Verify the markup 2 value you have entered.
  Ensure it is less than or equal to the maximum markup allowed.
  
  
  
  Check the maximum markup setting:
  
  Review the maximum markup value configured in the system.
  This could be set in:
  
  Costing variant settings
  Pricing procedure conditions
  Markup control tables or configuration
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust the markup values:
  
  If the business requirement allows, reduce the markup 2 value to be within the allowed maximum.
  Alternatively, if the maximum markup value is too low, and business requires a higher markup, request a change in the configuration (usually by a functional consultant or system administrator).
  
  
  
  Review the costing/pricing procedure:
  
  Check the costing sheet or pricing procedure where markups are defined.
  Ensure that the markup steps and limits are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N / CK40N (Costing)
  VK11 / VK12 (Pricing conditions)
  SPRO (for configuration)
  
  
  
  Configuration Path (example for costing):
  
  IMG ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Markup ? Define Markup
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to markup errors or costing markup limits for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Product Costing and Pricing Procedures
  SAP Costing Sheets and Markup Configuration guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Markup 2 value entered exceeds maximum markup allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Enter markup 2 = maximum markup; adjust configuration if needed
  
  
  Where to Check
  Costing variant, pricing procedure, markup configuration
  
  
  Related Transactions
  CK11N, VK11, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, module), I can help with more specific steps.