How To Fix WRF_PPW260 - Deletion indicator was copied for different price material &1 (&2), &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Deletion indicator was copied for different price material &1 (&2), &3

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& (&V2&), &V3& was a different price that had been
deactivated. The relevant price activation level has been deleted. This
different price was assigned to another price activation level, however,
the existing deletion indicator remained.

System Response

The deletion indicator was automatically copied for the different price
for material &V1& (&V2&), &V3&.

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_PPW260 - Deletion indicator was copied for different price material &1 (&2), &3 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW260 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion indicator being copied for a different price material. This typically occurs in the context of pricing and material management within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A material that has a deletion indicator set is being processed in a way that conflicts with the pricing or material management logic.
  The system is trying to copy or reference a material that has been flagged for deletion, which is not allowed in certain operations, such as pricing updates or material master changes.
  There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or pricing conditions that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PPW260 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the materials involved. Ensure that the materials with deletion indicators are not being used in active pricing conditions or transactions.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Indicator:
  
  If the deletion indicator is not intended, you can remove it from the material master record. This can be done in the material master maintenance transaction (MM02) by navigating to the relevant views and unchecking the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions associated with the materials. Ensure that there are no references to materials that have been marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data and pricing conditions to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) and MEK1 (Create Condition) to manage material and pricing data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand where the deletion indicator might be set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WRF_PPW260 error and implement a solution to resolve it.