How To Fix WS472 - &1: &4 from supplier &2 (condition type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 472

• Message text: &1: &4 from supplier &2 (condition type &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS472 - &1: &4 from supplier &2 (condition type &3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS472 &1: &4 from supplier &2 (condition type &3)
  
  1. Cause:
  This error message typically occurs during the pricing or invoice verification process in SAP MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) modules. It indicates that there is an issue related to a condition record or pricing condition coming from a specific supplier.
  
  &1: Usually the document or process context (e.g., Purchase Order, Invoice).
  &2: Supplier/vendor number.
  &3: Condition type (e.g., PR00 for price, PB00 for gross price, etc.).
  &4: The specific problem or error detail related to the condition.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or invalid condition records for the specified condition type and supplier.
  Condition records that are not valid for the document date or purchasing organization.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data for the supplier or condition records.
  Pricing procedure does not include the condition type or it is not maintained properly.
  Condition exclusion or incompatibility in pricing procedure.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve the WS472 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction MEK3 (Display Condition) or MEK1 (Create Condition) to verify if the condition record for the specified condition type (&3) exists for the supplier (&2).
  Ensure the condition record is valid for the relevant purchasing organization, plant, and validity dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the purchasing document type and vendor.
  Ensure the condition type (&3) is included and correctly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Use transaction M/08 to view pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify vendor master data in transaction XK02 or MK02 to ensure all relevant data is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Document Date and Validity:
  
  Confirm that the document date falls within the validity period of the condition record.
  
  
  
  Check for Condition Exclusion or Incompatibility:
  
  Sometimes, condition types are excluded or incompatible with others in the pricing procedure. Review the condition exclusion settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Condition Records:
  
  If condition records are missing or incorrect, create or update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if necessary):
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the pricing routine or checking the pricing logs (via transaction ME13 or ME23N) may help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEK1: Create Condition Record
  MEK3: Display Condition Record
  MEK2: Change Condition Record
  M/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  XK02 / MK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check pricing details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to WS472 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  The pricing procedure controls how conditions are applied. Understanding the pricing procedure setup is crucial.
  
  
  
  Condition Types:
  
  Common condition types include PR00 (Price), PB00 (Gross Price), FRB1 (Freight), etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text of the message with the parameters (&1, &2, &3, &4), I can give a more precise diagnosis.
  
  Summary:
  
  The WS472 error indicates a problem with a pricing condition from a supplier. The solution involves verifying and correcting condition records, pricing procedures, and vendor master data to ensure valid and consistent pricing information.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or message text, please share the exact message details!