How To Fix WRF_PPW166 - Combination of price list and plant group not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Combination of price list and plant group not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW166 - Combination of price list and plant group not possible ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW166 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a price list and a plant group in the pricing configuration. This error typically arises in the context of pricing procedures, especially when dealing with condition records for pricing in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The price list you are trying to use may not be correctly configured to work with the specified plant group.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records available for the combination of the price list and the plant group.
  Plant Group Not Assigned: The plant group may not be assigned to the price list in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the combination from being valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pricing in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining price lists and plant groups.
  Ensure that the price list is correctly assigned to the plant group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or maintain condition records for the price list and plant group combination.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist for the pricing procedure you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials and ensure that they are assigned to the correct plant and plant group.
  Verify that the price list is active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing procedures and condition records for any specific requirements or configurations that may be missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify pricing conditions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WRF_PPW166 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.