How To Fix WRF_PPW269 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible; (gross) sales price < 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible; (gross) sales price < 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW269 - Material &1 (&2), &3: Change not possible; (gross) sales price < 0 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW269 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing of a material in the system. Specifically, it states that the gross sales price for the material is less than zero, which is not allowed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Negative Pricing: The primary cause of this error is that the gross sales price for the specified material is set to a negative value. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, pricing conditions, or configuration issues in the pricing procedure.
  Pricing Conditions: There may be pricing conditions in the system that are incorrectly set up, leading to a calculation that results in a negative price.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or the customer master data may have incorrect or incomplete information that affects pricing.
  Discounts or Promotions: If there are discounts or promotions applied that exceed the base price of the material, it could lead to a negative gross price.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions for the material in the pricing procedure. Ensure that all conditions are set up correctly and that none of them lead to a negative price.
  
  Use transaction code VK13 to view the condition records for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the sales price is set correctly.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the sales organization data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Discounts: If there are discounts or promotions applied, review them to ensure they do not exceed the base price of the material. Adjust the discounts if necessary.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the negative price was due to incorrect data entry, correct the gross sales price in the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, pricing condition record).
  
  
  Consult with Pricing Team: If you are unsure about the pricing setup, consult with your pricing or sales team to ensure that the pricing strategy aligns with business rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understand the pricing procedure used for the material and how it calculates the gross price.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on pricing errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.