How To Fix WRF_APC598 - Enter &1 less than or equal to maximum markup &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 598

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC598 - Enter &1 less than or equal to maximum markup &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC598 Enter &1 less than or equal to maximum markup &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter a markup value (&1) that exceeds the allowed maximum markup (&2) in a pricing or costing context within SAP. The system enforces a limit on the markup percentage or amount to ensure pricing consistency and control.
  
  &1 = The markup value you entered.
  &2 = The maximum allowed markup value defined in the system.
  
  This typically happens in modules like SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or SAP CO-PC (Controlling - Product Costing) where markups are used to calculate prices or costs.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The entered markup is greater than the maximum markup limit configured in the system.
  The maximum markup limit is set to prevent unrealistic or unauthorized price increases.
  The system validation checks the entered markup against this limit and throws the error if the limit is exceeded.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the entered markup value:
  
  Ensure that the markup you are entering is within the allowed range.
  
  
  Review the maximum markup configuration:  
  
  In SAP APO or SD pricing, check the condition records or pricing procedures where the maximum markup is defined.
  In SAP CO-PC, check the costing variant or markup settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the markup value:
  
  Enter a markup value less than or equal to the maximum allowed markup.
  
  
  If the maximum markup needs to be increased:  
  
  Consult with your pricing or controlling team.
  Change the maximum markup limit in the relevant customizing settings if business requirements justify it.
  For example, in SAP APO, this might be in the planning profile or pricing schema.
  In SAP SD, it might be in the pricing condition records or condition types.
  
  
  
  Check user authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the system restricts markup values based on user roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  SAP SD Pricing: VK11, VK12 (Condition maintenance)  
  SAP APO: Planning profiles or pricing schema maintenance  
  SAP CO-PC: Costing variants and markup settings
  
  
  
  Configuration paths:  
  
  For SD pricing: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control  
  For APO: APO Customizing under Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning  
  For CO-PC: Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost Planning
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to markup limits if the error persists after configuration review.
  Review SAP Help Portal for pricing and costing markup configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error: Entered markup (&1) exceeds maximum allowed markup (&2).
  Cause: Validation check on markup limits.
  Solution: Enter a valid markup = maximum allowed or adjust the maximum markup configuration if business needs require.
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.