How To Fix WS_MASS031 - Mass Pricing for Document Category & & not Possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Mass Pricing for Document Category & & not Possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS031 - Mass Pricing for Document Category & & not Possible ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_MASS031 Mass Pricing for Document Category & & not Possible
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform mass pricing for a sales document category that does not support mass pricing. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), mass pricing is a functionality that allows you to update or recalculate prices for multiple sales documents or items at once. However, not all document categories are configured or allowed to use mass pricing.
  The placeholders & & in the message typically represent the document category or other relevant parameters that triggered the error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Document Category: Each sales document in SAP has a document category (e.g., OR for standard order, CR for credit memo request, etc.).
  Mass Pricing: This function is usually available for certain document categories like sales orders but may not be supported for others such as inquiries, quotations, or credit memos.
  If you try to run mass pricing on a document category that is not enabled for this function, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category:
  
  Identify the document category of the sales documents you are trying to price.
  Use transaction VA03 to display the document and check the document category in the header.
  
  
  
  Verify Mass Pricing Configuration:
  
  Mass pricing is controlled by customizing settings.
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Define Sales Document Types.
  Check if the document category you are working with is allowed for mass pricing.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Document Category:
  
  If mass pricing is required, use document categories that support it (e.g., OR - Standard Order).
  For document categories that do not support mass pricing, you may need to price documents individually or use other pricing update methods.
  
  
  
  Alternative Approaches:
  
  If mass pricing is essential for a document category that does not support it, consider:
  
  Custom development or enhancements.
  Using batch input or BAPIs to update prices.
  Reviewing business process to see if document category usage can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA02 - Change Sales Order (to manually reprice)
  VA05 - List of Sales Orders (to select documents for mass processing)
  VPRS - Price determination analysis
  SPRO - Customizing for Sales Document Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to mass pricing and document categories for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Mass Pricing Functionality:
  
  Mass pricing is often used in conjunction with programs like RVKRED00 or custom reports.
  Ensure that the program or report you are using supports the document category.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_MASS031 indicates that mass pricing is not possible for the sales document category you are trying to process. Verify the document category, check configuration, and use supported document categories or alternative methods to update pricing.
  
  If you provide the exact document category or scenario, I can help with more specific guidance.