How To Fix WRF_PPW216 - Material &1 not copied because a fixed price is valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Material &1 not copied because a fixed price is valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW216 - Material &1 not copied because a fixed price is valid ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW216 indicates that a material cannot be copied because a fixed price is valid for that material. This typically occurs in the context of pricing and material master data management within SAP, particularly in the areas of material valuation and pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to copy or create a new material that has a fixed price set in the system. A fixed price means that the price of the material is predetermined and cannot be changed or overridden by standard pricing procedures. This is often used for materials that have a stable price, such as certain raw materials or finished goods.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view to see if a fixed price is set. If it is, you may need to adjust this setting if it is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Conditions:
  
  If you need to copy the material and the fixed price is not required, you may need to change the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure.
  You can do this by accessing the condition records (transaction code VK11 or VK12) and modifying the relevant condition types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the fixed price or pricing conditions, consult with your pricing or finance team to understand the implications of making such changes.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If copying the material is not essential, consider creating a new material manually without copying, ensuring that you set the appropriate pricing conditions from the start.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material pricing and fixed prices to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to material pricing and fixed price settings for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact within the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WRF_PPW216 error and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.