How To Fix WRF_PPW693 - Markdown for mat &1, org.level &2, GUID &3 is already in price plan &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Markdown for mat &1, org.level &2, GUID &3 is already in price plan &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW693 - Markdown for mat &1, org.level &2, GUID &3 is already in price plan &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW693
  
  Text: Markdown for mat &1, org.level &2, GUID &3 is already in price plan &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign a markdown (price reduction) for a material (mat) at a certain organizational level (org.level) and with a specific GUID, but the system detects that this markdown is already assigned to another price plan (&4). Essentially, the markdown entry you are trying to create or modify already exists in a different price plan, causing a conflict.
  In other words:
  
  You cannot have the same markdown (for the same material and organizational level) assigned to multiple price plans simultaneously. The system enforces uniqueness to avoid overlapping or conflicting markdowns.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During price planning or markdown maintenance in SAP Pricing and Promotions.
  When trying to assign or copy markdowns across price plans.
  When importing or uploading markdown data that duplicates existing entries.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check existing price plans:
  
  Identify the price plan (&4) where the markdown is already assigned. You can do this by searching for the material and organizational level in the price plan maintenance transaction.
  
  
  Avoid duplication:  
  
  If you want to update the markdown, modify it in the existing price plan instead of creating a new one.
  If you want to create a new markdown, ensure it does not duplicate an existing markdown in another price plan.
  
  
  
  Delete or adjust conflicting markdowns:
  
  If the existing markdown is no longer needed, consider deleting or adjusting it before creating a new one.
  
  
  Use correct organizational levels and GUIDs:
  
  Verify that the organizational level and GUID you are using are correct and unique for the markdown you want to create.
  
  
  Consult with Pricing team:
  
  Sometimes, business rules restrict markdowns to be unique per material/org level. Confirm with your pricing or sales team if the duplication is intentional or an error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  Price Plan Maintenance (e.g., /SAPAPO/PRC1, /SAPAPO/PRC2)  
  Markdown maintenance transactions in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA Pricing.
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to markdown and price plan conflicts.  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Price Planning and Markdown management.
  
  
  
  Technical details:  
  
  The GUID (&3) is a unique identifier for the markdown entry.  
  Organizational level (&2) typically refers to sales organization, distribution channel, or similar.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Markdown for material/org level/GUID already exists in another price plan.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents duplicate markdown entries across price plans.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing price plans, avoid duplication, update or delete conflicting markdowns.
  
  
  Related Info
  Price plan and markdown maintenance transactions, SAP Notes, organizational level setup.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or commands to find or delete the conflicting markdown, please provide your SAP system version and module (e.g., SAP Retail, SAP S/4HANA Pricing).