How To Fix WRF_PPW235 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible because final price < zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible because final price < zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW235 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible because final price < zero ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW235 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing of a material in the system. Specifically, the error states that a change cannot be made because the final price of the material is less than zero. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Negative Pricing: The most common cause of this error is that the pricing conditions for the material have been set in such a way that the final calculated price is negative. This can happen due to incorrect condition records, discounts, or surcharges that are applied.
  Incorrect Condition Records: There may be condition records in the pricing procedure that are incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the total price becomes negative.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure assigned to the material or sales document may not be set up correctly, leading to unintended calculations.
  Manual Changes: If there were manual changes made to the pricing conditions or the material master data, it could lead to inconsistencies that result in a negative final price.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions for the material in question. Ensure that all condition records are correct and that they do not lead to a negative final price.
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) to review the condition records.
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Verify the pricing procedure assigned to the material or sales document. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that the sequence of conditions is appropriate.
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review and adjust the pricing procedure if necessary.
  
  
  Adjust Condition Records: If you find that certain discounts or surcharges are causing the final price to drop below zero, consider adjusting or removing those condition records.
  Consult with Pricing Experts: If you are unsure about how to adjust the pricing conditions or if the issue persists, consult with a pricing expert or a colleague who has experience with SAP pricing configurations.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records to better understand how they work and how to troubleshoot issues related to pricing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.