How To Fix WRF_PPW671 - Error while creating a price plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Error while creating a price plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW671 - Error while creating a price plan ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_PPW671 - Error while creating a price plan
  
  Cause:
  The error WRF_PPW671 typically occurs during the creation of a price plan in SAP, particularly within the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, which handles billing and pricing for utilities companies.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Inconsistent or Missing Data:  
  
  Required fields for the price plan creation are missing or contain invalid data.
  The price plan might reference conditions, scales, or parameters that are not properly maintained or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration:  
  
  Pricing procedure or condition records are not correctly set up.
  The price plan might be trying to use a condition type or scale that is not valid or active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:  
  
  The user creating the price plan may lack the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  System or Interface Errors:  
  
  Issues in the interface between the price plan creation program and the database.
  Transport or patch inconsistencies causing program errors.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:  
  
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to find detailed logs related to the error message.
  Look for additional messages or dumps that provide more context.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:  
  
  Ensure all mandatory fields in the price plan creation screen are filled correctly.
  Check the validity of condition types, scales, and parameters used in the price plan.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Configuration:  
  
  Check the pricing procedure and condition records in SPRO under Utilities ? Pricing.
  Make sure all referenced condition types and scales exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:  
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or change price plans.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:  
  
  If the error persists, perform a debug or trace to identify the exact point of failure.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to the error.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:  
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_PPW671.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address known bugs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:  
  
  Review SAP IS-U pricing documentation for correct procedures in price plan creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WRF1 - Create Price Plan
  WRF2 - Change Price Plan
  WRF3 - Display Price Plan
  SLG1 - Application Log
  SPRO - Customizing (for configuration checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Module:  
  
  IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) ? Billing and Pricing
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal by searching for WRF_PPW671 or related keywords.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:  
  
  Always test price plan creation in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  Maintain backups of pricing configurations before making changes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the exact transaction, input data, or system logs), I can help with a more precise diagnosis.