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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS259 - A net price is not compatible with entry category &1 ?

  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 if they are incompatible.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing a purchase order item.
  When entering or changing pricing conditions manually or via automatic pricing.
  When the entry category is set incorrectly or does not match the pricing procedure.
  When the material master or purchasing info record is set up with net prices but the entry category expects gross prices.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Entry Category:
  
  Verify the entry category used in the purchase order item.
  Common entry categories are:
  
  Blank (Standard PO)
  K (Subcontracting)
  L (Stock transfer)
  Q (Consignment)
  
  
  Make sure the entry category is appropriate for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure and Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions in the purchase order.
  Ensure that the price entered is consistent with the pricing procedure.
  If the entry category does not allow net prices, enter a gross price instead.
  
  
  
  Material Master and Info Record:
  
  Check the material master data for the valuation and price control.
  Check the purchasing info record for the price type (net/gross).
  Adjust the info record or material master if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Price Entry:
  
  If the system expects a gross price, enter the gross price instead of net price.
  Alternatively, change the entry category if the net price is mandatory and the current entry category does not support it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  In IMG (Implementation Guide), check the configuration for entry categories and their allowed price types.
  Transaction codes: OMWN (Entry categories), MEK1 (Maintain conditions), ME21N (Create PO).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Entry Category controls how the system processes the item in purchasing documents.
  Net Price means the price without taxes or discounts.
  Some entry categories are designed for specific business processes and have restrictions on pricing.
  This error helps maintain data consistency and correct valuation in procurement.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS259: A net price is not compatible with entry category &1
  
  
  Cause
  Net price entered with an incompatible entry category
  
  
  Solution
  Use a compatible entry category or enter a gross price instead of net price
  
  
  Check
  Entry category, pricing procedure, material master, purchasing info record
  
  
  SAP IMG Path
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Entry Categories
  
  
  
  
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