How To Fix WS742 - Pricing procedure &1 for application '&2' is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Pricing procedure &1 for application '&2' is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS742 - Pricing procedure &1 for application '&2' is not defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS742 Pricing procedure &1 for application '&2' is not defined
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine a pricing procedure for a particular application (such as sales, purchasing, etc.), but the pricing procedure specified is not defined or assigned in the system configuration.
  
  &1 = Pricing procedure name (e.g., PR00, Z001, etc.)
  &2 = Application area (e.g., V for Sales, P for Purchasing)
  
  The system is unable to find the pricing procedure &1 for the application &2 in the customizing settings.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Pricing procedure not maintained: The pricing procedure &1 does not exist in the system or has not been created.
  Pricing procedure not assigned to the application: The pricing procedure exists but is not assigned to the application &2 in the configuration.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in condition technique: The condition type or access sequence is not properly linked to the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect sales document type or transaction type: The system is trying to use a pricing procedure that is not valid for the current sales or purchasing document/application.
  Copy control or reference document issues: When copying documents, the pricing procedure might not be correctly transferred or recognized.
  
  
  Where to Check / Configuration Path:
  
  
  For Sales and Distribution (SD):
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Sales Document Type and Sales Area:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define and Assign Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Application:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Assign Pricing Procedure to Sales Document Type and Sales Area
  
  
  For Purchasing (MM):
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Conditions ? Define Price Determination Process
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure Exists:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure configuration and check if the pricing procedure &1 exists.
  
  
  Assign Pricing Procedure to Application:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure &1 is assigned to the application &2. For example, in SD, assign the pricing procedure to the sales document type and sales area.
  
  
  Check Condition Technique Setup:
  
  Verify that the condition types and access sequences are correctly maintained and linked to the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Check Document Type and Sales Area:
  
  Confirm that the sales document type or purchasing document type is correctly configured to use the pricing procedure &1.
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system copy, verify that the customizing for pricing procedures has been transported correctly.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the pricing procedure determination logic (function modules like PRICING or user exits) may help identify why the system cannot find the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is common during configuration changes or when new pricing procedures are introduced but not fully assigned.
  The application code &2 typically refers to:
  
  V = Sales and Distribution
  P = Purchasing
  M = Materials Management
  
  
  Always ensure that the pricing procedure is consistent with the business process and document types used.
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2, I can help you with more specific instructions.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "WS742 Pricing procedure &1 for application '&2' is not defined" means the system cannot find the specified pricing procedure for the given application. The fix involves verifying and assigning the pricing procedure correctly in the SAP customizing settings.
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step through the configuration screens.