How To Fix WRF_PPW210 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Price increase due to price deletion not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Price increase due to price deletion not allowed

Diagnosis
Deactivating the price for material &V1&, sales unit &V2&, and
organizational level &V3& would result in an implicit price increase.
You have configured the price plan type for the current price plan
category in Customizing to not allow implicit price increases, however.
System Response
The system does not deactivate the price.
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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW210 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Price increase due to price deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW210 indicates that there is an issue with a price increase for a material due to a price deletion that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in the SAP system, particularly within the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A price change is attempted for a material that has had its previous price deleted.
  The system does not allow a price increase if the previous price has been deleted, as it may violate business rules or pricing conditions set in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the pricing records or conditions that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Price Conditions:
  
  Go to the pricing conditions for the material in question. You can use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the pricing records.
  Ensure that there is a valid price condition for the material and that it has not been deleted.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Prices:
  
  If a price has been deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new price condition that is valid for the material.
  Use the appropriate transaction to create or modify the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the material and ensure that it allows for price changes under the current conditions.
  Make sure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to handle price increases.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  Discuss with relevant business users or pricing analysts to understand the business rules regarding price changes and deletions.
  Ensure that any changes made align with business policies.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  If needed, contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing, such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  Pricing Configuration: Understanding the configuration of pricing procedures in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to pricing and conditions to better understand how to manage prices effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.