How To Fix WRF_PPW222 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Price change resulted in price increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Price change resulted in price increase

Diagnosis
The price change for material &V1&, sales unit &V2& in the current
organizational level &V3& resulted in a price increase.
You have configured the price plan type for the current price plan
category in Customizing to output a warning message when explicit price
increases are made.
System Response
The system outputs a warning message, but the changed final price is
retained.
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_PPW222 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Price change resulted in price increase ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW222 indicates that there has been a price change for a material that has resulted in a price increase. This message typically occurs in the context of pricing and purchasing processes within SAP, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Price Change: The primary cause of this error is that the new price for the material is higher than the previous price. This can happen due to various reasons such as supplier price adjustments, changes in market conditions, or updates in pricing agreements.
  Price Control Settings: The material may be set to a specific price control (e.g., moving average price or standard price) that is affected by the new price.
  Purchase Order or Contract: If there are existing purchase orders or contracts that reference the material, the system may flag the price increase as an issue, especially if the new price exceeds the previously agreed price.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Price Changes: Check the price change history for the material to understand why the price has increased. This can be done through transaction codes like ME13 (Display Info Record) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Adjust Purchase Orders: If there are existing purchase orders that need to be updated to reflect the new price, you may need to adjust them accordingly. This can involve changing the price in the purchase order or creating a new purchase order with the updated price.
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the condition records (transaction code: MEK1 for creating, MEK2 for changing, MEK3 for displaying) to ensure they are set correctly and reflect the new pricing.
  Consult with Procurement: If the price increase is unexpected, consult with the procurement team or the supplier to understand the reason for the price change and whether it can be negotiated.
  Update Material Master: If necessary, update the material master data to reflect the new pricing strategy or conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME13 (Display Info Record), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MEK1/MEK2/MEK3 (Condition Records), and MM03 (Display Material Master).
  Price Control: Understand the difference between moving average price and standard price, as this can affect how price changes are handled in the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and purchasing to gain a deeper understanding of how price changes are managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.