How To Fix WRF_PPW259 - Mat. &1 (&2), &3: Expl. Price Increase Through Change to Minimum Price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Mat. &1 (&2), &3: Expl. Price Increase Through Change to Minimum Price

What causes this issue?

The change led to a price increase for material &V1&, sales unit &V2& at
the current organisation level &V3&, because the system determined a new
minimum price.
In Customizing for the price plan category, you have specified for the
current price plan category that the system should issue a warning
message in the case of explicit price increases.

System Response

The system issues a warning, but the changes are retained.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW259 - Mat. &1 (&2), &3: Expl. Price Increase Through Change to Minimum Price ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW259 indicates that there is an issue related to the pricing of a material in the context of a price increase due to a change in the minimum price. This error typically arises in the SAP system when there is an attempt to process a pricing condition that violates the defined minimum price for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Price Violation: The error occurs when the system detects that the proposed price for a material is lower than the defined minimum price. This can happen during pricing updates, sales order processing, or when executing pricing conditions.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions set for the material may not align with the new pricing strategy or changes made in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the material master data, particularly in the pricing or sales views.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Minimum Price Settings: Check the minimum price settings for the material in question. Ensure that the proposed price does not fall below this minimum threshold.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the pricing conditions are outdated or incorrect, update them to reflect the current pricing strategy. This may involve adjusting condition records in the pricing procedure.
  Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for any discrepancies. Ensure that the pricing information is accurate and up to date.
  Consult Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the material and ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the pricing conditions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify pricing conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing and minimum price settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on pricing procedures and condition records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and sales processes.