How To Fix WRF_PPW853 - You cannot convert a price plan with type "&1" to status "&2"

WRF_PPW853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 853

• Message text: You cannot convert a price plan with type "&1" to status "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW853 - You cannot convert a price plan with type "&1" to status "&2" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW853
  Text: You cannot convert a price plan with type "&1" to status "&2".
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to change the status of a price plan in SAP (typically in the Pricing and Conditions module, e.g., in SAP IS-U or SAP CRM) from one status to another, but the system does not allow this conversion for the given price plan type.
  
  The price plan type (e.g., a specific pricing condition or contract type) has restrictions on which statuses it can be converted to.
  The attempted status change is invalid or not supported by the system configuration or business rules.
  This can happen during price plan activation, release, or any status transition process.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Price plans in SAP have defined lifecycle statuses (e.g., Created, Released, Blocked, Archived).
  Each price plan type has allowed status transitions.
  The system checks these rules during status changes.
  If you try to convert