How To Fix WRF_PPW233 - Current Customizing does not permit price increases (original value: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Current Customizing does not permit price increases (original value: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW233 - Current Customizing does not permit price increases (original value: &1) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW233 indicates that the current customizing settings do not allow for price increases for a specific material or product. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and sales processes, particularly when attempting to adjust prices in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The error is often due to the settings in the pricing procedure or the condition records that restrict price increases. This could be due to:
  
  A specific pricing condition type that does not allow for increases.
  A configuration setting in the pricing procedure that restricts price changes.
  The material or product being in a status that does not allow for price increases (e.g., a promotional price).
  
  
  
  Price Control Settings: The material master may have specific price control settings that prevent price increases.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may have restrictions on price changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and ensure that it allows for price increases.
  Review the condition records for the relevant pricing condition types to see if they are set to allow increases.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material in question. Look at the pricing control settings and ensure they are configured to allow price changes.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the sales document type being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow for price adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to identify the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in pricing or sales processes. They can help analyze the configuration and provide guidance on necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Promotions or Special Conditions:
  
  If the material is part of a promotion or has special pricing conditions, ensure that these are correctly configured and that they allow for price increases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and modify condition records.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure can be checked in the configuration under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  Material Master: You can view and edit material master data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.