How To Fix WRF_APC651 - Price on variant level is equal to 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: 651

• Message text: Price on variant level is equal to price of generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC651 - Price on variant level is equal to price of generic material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC651 – Price on variant level is equal to price of generic material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) when the system detects that the price maintained at the variant level is exactly the same as the price maintained for the generic (base) material. In pricing procedures involving configurable materials, the system expects that variant-specific pricing differs from the generic material price to reflect the variant's unique characteristics or additional costs.
  The message is triggered because:
  
  The variant material's condition records or pricing procedure results in a price that is identical to the generic material.
  This might indicate redundant pricing data or a configuration/pricing inconsistency.
  It can also happen if variant pricing is not maintained properly or if the pricing procedure does not differentiate between generic and variant levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_APC651 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Verify the condition records for both the generic material and the variant material.
  Ensure that variant-specific pricing conditions are maintained and differ from the generic material price.
  Use transaction VK13 to display condition records for both materials.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Confirm that the pricing procedure used for the configurable material allows for variant-specific pricing.
  Check if the pricing procedure steps and condition types are correctly set up to handle variant pricing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Pricing:
  
  If variant pricing is required, maintain variant-specific condition records.
  If variant pricing is not intended, consider removing variant-specific pricing to avoid redundancy.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration profile and pricing settings in the variant configuration.
  Ensure that the pricing schema is correctly assigned and that variant pricing is enabled or disabled as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Strategy:
  
  If the business logic requires the variant price to be different, update the pricing conditions accordingly.
  If the variant price should be the same as the generic material, consider suppressing this warning or adjusting the system logic to allow equal prices.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WRF_APC651 for patches or recommended fixes.
  Sometimes, SAP provides specific guidance or corrections for such messages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC): Pricing in variant configuration can be complex because prices can be maintained at both generic and variant levels.
  Condition Technique: Pricing in SAP uses condition records; understanding how these are maintained for configurable materials is key.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11/VK12/VK13: Maintain/Change/Display condition records.
  CU50: Maintain variant pricing.
  CU41: Pricing report for variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Variant Configuration and Pricing documentation for detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Notes: Search for WRF_APC651 in the SAP Support Portal for any updates or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WRF_APC651 error indicates that the system found no difference between the variant price and the generic material price, which may be unintended. The solution involves reviewing and adjusting pricing conditions and procedures to ensure variant pricing is correctly maintained and differentiated from the generic material pricing.