How To Fix WRF_PPW209 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Deleting the price resulted in a price increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Deleting the price resulted in a price increase

Diagnosis
Deleting the price for material &V1&, sales unit &V2&, and
organizational level &V3& will result in an implicit price increase.
You have configured the price plan type for the current price plan
category in Customizing to output a warning message when implicit price
increases are made.
System Response
The system outputs a warning message, but the price deletion remains in
effect.
Procedure

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

Procedure for System Administration

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW209 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Deleting the price resulted in a price increase ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW209 indicates that there is an issue related to the pricing of a material in the system. Specifically, it occurs when an attempt is made to delete a price for a material, but doing so would result in a price increase, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Price Deletion: The error arises when you try to delete a price record for a material that is currently being used in pricing calculations. If the deletion of this price would lead to a situation where the remaining prices are higher than the deleted price, the system raises this error.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material may not be set up correctly, or there may be dependencies on other pricing records that are affected by the deletion.
  Price Validity: The price you are trying to delete might be the only valid price for the material, and removing it would leave the system without a valid price, which could lead to an increase in the price for transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Records: Check the pricing records for the material in question. Ensure that there are alternative prices available that can be used after the deletion.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If there are other pricing conditions that can be adjusted, consider modifying them instead of deleting the price.
  Consult Pricing Strategy: If the deletion is necessary, consult with your pricing strategy or finance team to understand the implications and to find a suitable alternative.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions effectively.
  Check for Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or conditions that are linked to the price you are trying to delete. Ensure that these are addressed before attempting the deletion again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and how they work within the SAP system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing pricing, such as VK31 (Maintain Price Lists) and VK32 (Change Price Lists).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions in the system.
  Testing: Before making changes in a production environment, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and materials management.