How To Fix WRF_APC650 - Price on variant level differs from price of generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Price on variant level differs from price of generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC650 - Price on variant level differs from price of generic material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_APC650: Price on variant level differs from price of generic material:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC650: Price on variant level differs from price of generic material
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) when there is a discrepancy between the pricing conditions maintained for a generic material and its variant(s).
  
  In SAP, a generic material is the base material with variant characteristics.
  Variants are specific versions of the generic material, differentiated by characteristic values.
  Pricing can be maintained either at the generic material level or at the variant level.
  The system expects consistency between the prices of the generic material and its variants.
  If the price maintained for a variant differs from the price maintained for the generic material in a way that violates the pricing logic or configuration, this error is triggered.
  
  Typical scenarios causing this error:
  
  Price conditions (e.g., PR00) are maintained differently for the generic material and its variants.
  Variant pricing is maintained but inconsistent with the generic material pricing.
  Pricing procedure or condition records are not aligned for variants and generic materials.
  Variant pricing is active but the system expects pricing only at the generic level (or vice versa).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRF_APC650 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition) to review pricing conditions for both the generic material and its variants.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions (e.g., PR00) are consistent or logically aligned.
  
  
  
  Align Pricing Strategy:
  
  Decide whether pricing should be maintained at the generic material level or at the variant level.
  If pricing is to be maintained only at the generic level, remove or adjust variant-level pricing conditions.
  If variant-level pricing is required, ensure that the generic material pricing is either blank or consistent with variant pricing.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Pricing Settings:
  
  In the material master (MM02), under the Sales: Sales Org. 1 view, check the pricing indicator.
  Verify if the pricing indicator allows variant pricing or not.
  Adjust the pricing indicator if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type supports variant pricing.
  Check if any user-exits or enhancements are influencing pricing logic.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Condition Records:
  
  If condition records are inconsistent, delete and recreate them properly.
  Use mass maintenance tools if many variants are involved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant pricing errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CU50 - Variant Configuration Pricing
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  LO-VC (Variant Configuration)
  MM (Material Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  Variant Configuration Pricing in SAP Help Portal
  Pricing Procedure and Condition Technique documentation
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC650 or variant pricing inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Pricing conditions differ between generic material and its variants, causing inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution
  Align pricing conditions, decide pricing level (generic or variant), adjust pricing indicator, and correct condition records.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use VK13, MM02, CU50; check pricing procedure; consult SAP Notes for variant pricing issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, pricing setup), I can help with more specific guidance.