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

WRF_PPW221 - Overview

• 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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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