How To Fix WRF_PPW240 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Explicit price increase to &4 not allowed

WRF_PPW240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 240

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

Diagnosis
The entry of a new price would result in a price increase in the same or
subordinate organization levels with their own prices, but the
Customizing settings prevent the price increase.
System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW240 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Explicit price increase to &4 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW240 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 Obligations: There may be existing contracts or agreements that restrict price increases for the material.
  Price Change Restrictions: The system may have been configured to restrict price changes for certain materials or under certain conditions.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions in the pricing procedure may not allow for an increase in price for the specified material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data for the affected material.