How To Fix WRF_PPW221 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Explicit price increase to &4 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Explicit price increase to &4 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW221 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Explicit price increase to &4 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW221 indicates that there is an issue with a price increase for a specific material. The message typically means that an explicit price increase for the material is not allowed due to certain conditions or settings in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Price Control Settings: The material may have specific price control settings that prevent explicit price increases. This can be due to the pricing procedure or the conditions set in the material master.
  Contractual Agreements: There may be existing contracts or agreements that restrict price increases for the material.
  Price Change Validity: The price change may not be valid for the specified time period or may exceed the allowed percentage increase.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the price change may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or enhancements in place that restrict price changes under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material to ensure that the price control settings allow for price increases.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the material and ensure that it allows for explicit price changes.
  Contract Review: If there are contracts in place, review them to see if they impose restrictions on price increases.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make price changes. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  Consult with Pricing Team: If the issue persists, consult with the pricing or sales team to understand any business rules or policies that may be affecting the price change.
  System Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO related to pricing and material management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or VK11 (Create Condition) to review or change pricing information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on pricing procedures and material management.
  
  If the issue continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.