How To Fix WS259 - A net price is not compatible with entry category &1

WS259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 259

• Message text: A net price is not compatible with entry category &1

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WS259 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS259: "A net price is not compatible with entry category &1":
  
  Error Message
  WS259
  Text: A net price is not compatible with entry category &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the creation or processing of a purchase order or a goods receipt when the system detects that a net price has been entered or is being used in combination with an entry category that does not allow net pricing.
  
  Entry category refers to the type of goods movement or procurement process, such as standard purchase order, subcontracting, consignment, stock transfer, etc.
  Some entry categories require prices to be entered as gross prices or do not allow net prices because the pricing conditions or valuation methods differ.
  For example, entry categories related to stock transfers or subcontracting may not support net prices.
  The system checks the compatibility of the pricing type (net/gross) with the entry category and throws this error