How To Fix WRF_PCM163 - Unable to post price &3 for EAN &1, purchase org. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Unable to post price &3 for EAN &1, purchase org. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM163 - Unable to post price &3 for EAN &1, purchase org. &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM163 indicates that there is an issue with posting a price for a specific EAN (European Article Number) in a particular purchasing organization. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and master data management within the SAP system, particularly in the Retail or Material Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid EAN: The EAN specified in the error message may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the material or product may be incomplete or missing, such as the material master record or the purchasing info record.
  Price Conditions: There may be issues with the pricing conditions, such as missing or incorrect condition records for the specified purchasing organization.
  Currency Issues: The currency used for the price may not be compatible with the purchasing organization or may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post prices for the specified EAN or purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check EAN Validity: Verify that the EAN specified in the error message exists in the system and is correctly entered.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, purchasing info records, and any related pricing conditions.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions are missing or incorrect, create or update the necessary condition records in the system.
  Currency Configuration: Check the currency settings for the purchasing organization and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the action related to the EAN and purchasing organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), or VK13 (Display Condition) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for pricing and master data management for more detailed guidance on how to manage EANs and pricing conditions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.