How To Fix WRF_PCM047 - Catalog &, item &: no purchase prices can be updated

WRF_PCM047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Catalog &, item &: no purchase prices can be updated

What causes this issue?

Purchase prices for the catalog and item cannot be included in the
update process.

System Response

Only the purchase prices of the current item cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Purchase prices can be stored for different purchasing organizations in
different condition tables, depending on the supplier. This information
is found in Customizing table WRF_PRI_COND_EK. The supplier (table
PRICAT_K001-LIFNR) is used for loading to table WRF_PRI_COND_EK. This
error occurs when there is no entry in table WRF_PRI_COND_EK for the
supplier from PRICAT_K001-LIFNR.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_PCM047 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PCM047 indicates that the system is unable to update purchase prices for a specific catalog item. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Info Record: The purchase info record for the item may not exist or may not be properly maintained.
  Price Control Settings: The price control settings for the material may not allow for price updates.
  Locked Records: The item or catalog may be locked for editing due to ongoing transactions or processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update purchase prices.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the item.
  Invalid Conditions: The pricing conditions may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Purchase Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction