How To Fix WS252 - No profitability segment determined for static items (item &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No profitability segment determined for static items (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS252 - No profitability segment determined for static items (item &1) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS252 No profitability segment determined for static items (item &1)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the sales order or billing document processing when the system tries to determine the profitability segment for a static item (such as freight, surcharges, or other non-stock items) but fails to find a valid profitability segment.
  Key points:
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is active and integrated with SD.
  The system attempts to assign a profitability segment to each item for reporting purposes.
  Static items do not have direct reference to a profitability segment because they are not linked to a material or cost object.
  The system cannot find a valid profitability segment for the static item in the document.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order creation or billing document creation.
  When the item category is static (e.g., freight, surcharges).
  When the system is configured to require profitability segment determination for all items.
  When the condition records or account assignment do not provide a profitability segment for static items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment for Static Items:
  
  Ensure that the condition types or item categories for static items have proper account assignment and profitability segment derivation.
  For static items, profitability segment derivation often depends on the reference item or header data.
  
  
  
  Configure Profitability Segment Derivation:
  
  In transaction KE4S or via IMG path:
  
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Integration with Sales and Distribution -> Derivation of Profitability Segments
  Make sure that the derivation rules for static items are correctly maintained.
  Often, static items should inherit the profitability segment from the reference item or the sales order header.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category Settings:
  
  Verify the item category configuration in SD (transaction VOV7).
  For static items, ensure that the "Profitability Segment" indicator is set correctly.
  Sometimes, static items are excluded from profitability segment determination, or they inherit from the main item.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check if the condition types used for static items have proper account assignment and profitability segment derivation.
  Use transaction VK11/VK12 to review condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify customer master and material master data for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that the customer and material master data have the necessary fields filled for profitability segment derivation.
  
  
  
  Customizing for Static Items:
  
  If standard derivation does not work, you may need to implement user exits or BAdIs to manually assign profitability segments to static items.
  Common user exits:  
  
  USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMK  
  USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMP
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Profitability Segment:
  
  A combination of characteristics (e.g., customer, product, sales organization) used in CO-PA to analyze profitability.
  
  
  Static Items:
  
  Items in SD documents that do not represent physical goods movement but are used for pricing or billing purposes (e.g., freight, discounts).
  
  
  Integration:
  
  Proper integration between SD and CO-PA is essential for profitability segment determination.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS252 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS252 No profitability segment determined for static items (item &1)
  
  
  Cause
  System cannot find profitability segment for static item during document processing
  
  
  Solution
  - Check account assignment and condition records for static items
  
  
  
  - Configure profitability segment derivation rules properly
  
  
  
  - Verify item category and master data settings
  
  
  
  - Implement user exits if necessary
  
  
  Related Transactions
  KE4S, VOV7, VK11/VK12, VA01 (Sales Order), VF01 (Billing)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, item category, condition types), I can help with more specific guidance.