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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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" ?

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  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 a price plan to a status that is not allowed for its type, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allowed Status Transitions:
  
  Review the configuration of the price plan type in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Verify which statuses are allowed for the price plan type.
  Transaction codes or IMG paths depend on the module, e.g., in SAP IS-U:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Utilities ? Pricing ? Price Plan ? Define Price Plan Types and Statuses.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct the Status Change:
  
  Change the status to one that is allowed for the price plan type.
  If you are trying to activate or release a price plan, ensure that the price plan type supports this status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration (if necessary):
  
  If the business process requires the status change, update the configuration to allow the status transition for the price plan type.
  This might involve customizing the allowed status transitions or creating a new price plan type with the required status flow.
  
  
  
  Check User Actions:
  
  Ensure that the user or program is not trying to force an invalid status change.
  Review any custom code or user exits that might be changing the status incorrectly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Price Plan Types and Statuses:
  
  Price plans are used in various SAP modules (IS-U, CRM, SD) to manage pricing conditions over time. Each price plan type has a lifecycle controlled by statuses.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  Module-specific transactions for price plan maintenance (e.g., ES32 in IS-U for price plan maintenance).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to price plan status management.
  Review module-specific documentation for price plan lifecycle.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure why the status change is blocked, debug the function module or program that processes the status change to see the validation logic.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more precise instructions.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_PPW853 indicates an invalid status transition for a price plan type. Verify allowed status transitions in configuration and adjust either the status change or the configuration accordingly.