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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM047 - Catalog &, item &: no purchase prices can be updated ?

  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 code ME13 (Display Info Record) and verify if the purchase info record exists for the item.
  If it does not exist, create a new purchase info record using transaction code ME11.
  
  
  
  Review Price Control Settings:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the price control (Standard Price or Moving Average Price) is set correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the price control settings.
  
  
  
  Unlock Records:
  
  Ensure that there are no ongoing transactions that are locking the item or catalog. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to update purchase prices. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and transaction data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to analyze the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the condition records (transaction code MEK1) to ensure they are valid and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  MM03: Display Material
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  MEK1: Create Condition Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing purchase prices and info records.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.