How To Fix WRF_APC716 - Variant price without generic mat. price in distribution chain &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Variant price without generic mat. price in distribution chain &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC716 - Variant price without generic mat. price in distribution chain &1 / &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC716 Variant price without generic mat. price in distribution chain &1 / &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Variant Configuration and Pricing in SAP, specifically when dealing with pricing in the distribution chain for configurable materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  The system is trying to determine the price for a variant material, but it cannot find a corresponding generic material price in the distribution chain specified by the placeholders &1 (Sales Organization) and &2 (Distribution Channel).
  
  In SAP Variant Configuration, pricing is often maintained at the generic material level (the "superordinate" material), and variant prices are derived or adjusted based on that. If the generic material price is missing in the distribution chain, the system cannot calculate the variant price, leading to this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing or pricing determination for configurable materials.
  When variant pricing is active but the generic material price is not maintained or missing in the pricing condition records for the specified sales org and distribution channel.
  When the system expects a base price for the generic material to calculate variant prices but fails to find it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Generic Material Price:
  
  Ensure that the generic (superordinate) material has a valid price condition record maintained for the sales organization and distribution channel mentioned in the error message.
  
  Use transaction VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to maintain the price for the generic material.
  Check condition type (usually PR00 or a custom price condition) for the generic material.
  Make sure the condition record is valid for the sales org and distribution channel in question.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Chain Settings:
  
  Verify that the distribution chain (Sales Org + Distribution Channel) is correctly assigned and active for the generic material.
  
  
  Check Variant Pricing Configuration:  
  
  Confirm that the pricing procedure and variant pricing settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the variant pricing is set up to refer to the generic material price as a base.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:  
  
  Verify that the generic material is correctly assigned as the superordinate material for the variant.
  Check if the variant material is correctly linked to the generic material in the material master.
  
  
  
  Debug / Trace Pricing:
  
  If the issue persists, use pricing analysis tools (e.g., transaction VA02 with pricing analysis, or VK13 to check condition records) or debugging to trace why the system cannot find the generic material price.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration Pricing: Variant prices are often calculated based on the generic material price plus surcharges or discounts depending on variant characteristics.
  Distribution Chain: Combination of Sales Organization and Distribution Channel that determines pricing and sales conditions.
  Condition Records: Pricing data stored in condition tables, maintained via VK11/VK12.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to variant pricing errors or distribution chain pricing issues.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 — Condition maintenance  
  VA01 / VA02 — Sales order processing  
  CU50 / CU51 — Variant Configuration pricing setup
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Missing generic material price in the distribution chain for variant pricing
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain price condition records for the generic material in the specified sales org and distribution channel
  
  
  Where to Check
  Condition records (VK11/VK12), material master, pricing procedure, variant configuration settings
  
  
  Impact
  Pricing determination fails for variant materials during sales order processing
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can help you with the exact steps to maintain the condition records or check the variant configuration pricing setup.