How To Fix WS085 - Document & has been saved (pricing error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Document & has been saved (pricing error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS085 - Document & has been saved (pricing error) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS085 Document & has been saved (pricing error)
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that the document (such as a sales order, billing document, or delivery) has been saved successfully, but there was an issue with the pricing determination during the process. The system was unable to correctly determine or apply the pricing conditions, but it still allowed the document to be saved.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete pricing conditions in the condition records.
  Incorrect or incomplete condition technique configuration.
  Errors in the pricing procedure assigned to the document.
  Condition records not valid for the document date or customer/material.
  User exit or custom logic affecting pricing that caused errors.
  Incomplete master data (e.g., customer, material, or info records).
  
  Impact:
  
  The document is saved but with incorrect or missing pricing.
  This can lead to incorrect billing or revenue recognition.
  Pricing errors need to be corrected to ensure accurate financial postings.
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type and customer pricing procedure.
  Use transaction V/08 to check pricing procedure determination.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 to check if the relevant condition records exist and are valid for the document date, customer, and material.
  Ensure that all mandatory condition types are maintained.
  
  
  
  Analyze Pricing in the Document:
  
  In the sales order or billing document, go to the pricing analysis screen (e.g., in VA03 or VF03, choose Environment ? Pricing Analysis).
  Identify which condition types are missing or causing errors.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  If user exits or BADIs are implemented for pricing, check if they are causing errors.
  Debug the pricing routine if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct the Document:
  
  After fixing the pricing data or configuration, reprocess the document or create a new one.
  If the document is already saved, you may need to correct pricing manually or create a credit/debit memo.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS085 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes related to pricing:
  
  VA01/VA02/VA03 – Sales order processing
  VF01/VF02/VF03 – Billing document processing
  VK11/VK12/VK13 – Condition records maintenance
  V/08 – Pricing procedure determination
  
  
  SAP Help on Pricing and Condition Technique
  SAP Note examples: Search SAP Support Portal for WS085 or pricing errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WS085 is an informational message indicating the document was saved despite pricing errors. The root cause is usually missing or incorrect pricing data/configuration. The solution involves checking and correcting pricing procedures, condition records, and any custom logic affecting pricing.