How To Fix WS476 - The profit is acceptable (in terms of absolute minimum profit margin &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 476

• Message text: The profit is acceptable (in terms of absolute minimum profit margin &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS476 - The profit is acceptable (in terms of absolute minimum profit margin &1) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS476:
  
  SAP Message WS476:
  Text:
  
  The profit is acceptable (in terms of absolute minimum profit margin &1)
  
  1. Cause:
  This message appears during pricing or sales order processing when the system checks the profit margin of a sales document item against a predefined minimum profit margin. The system evaluates whether the profit (or contribution margin) on the item meets the minimum acceptable threshold.
  
  The message WS476 is an informational or warning message indicating that the profit margin is acceptable because it meets or exceeds the absolute minimum profit margin defined in the system.
  The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual minimum profit margin value set in the system.
  This message typically appears when the system is configured to check profit margins (e.g., in SD pricing or profitability analysis) and the profit margin is at or above the minimum limit.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During sales order entry or pricing determination.
  When the system performs a profit check based on cost and price data.
  When minimum profit margin checks are active (configured in pricing or profitability control).
  It can appear as an informational message or a warning depending on configuration.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to handle:
  
  Since this message states that the profit is acceptable, no corrective action is required if the business is satisfied with the profit margin.
  If you want to change the minimum profit margin, you can adjust the settings in the relevant customizing:
  
  For SD pricing: Check condition records or pricing procedures.
  For profitability control: Adjust minimum profit margin settings in controlling (CO) or sales and distribution (SD).
  
  
  If you want to suppress this message (if it is just informational and not needed), you can adjust message control or user settings.
  If the profit margin is too low or you want to enforce stricter checks, increase the minimum profit margin threshold.
  
  
  4. Related Configuration / Transactions:
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Transaction V/08 (Define Pricing Procedures) and condition records (VK11, VK12) where minimum profit margins might be checked.
  
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA):
  
  Settings related to margin checks and minimum profit margins.
  
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD):
  
  Customizing path:
  
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Profitability Analysis -> Define Minimum Profit Margin
  
  
  Message Control:
  
  Transaction NACE to control message output and behavior.
  
  
  
  5. Additional Notes:
  
  This message is generally positive, indicating that the sales price is profitable enough.
  If you see this message frequently and want to avoid it, review your profit margin settings.
  If you want to enforce stricter profit margin controls, consider converting this informational message into an error or warning.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS476 - The profit is acceptable (min profit margin &1)
  
  
  Cause
  Profit margin meets or exceeds minimum threshold
  
  
  Effect
  Informational message indicating acceptable profit
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed if acceptable; adjust minimum margin if needed
  
  
  Config
  SD pricing, CO-PA margin settings, message control
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact customizing steps or how to change the minimum profit margin settings. Just let me know!