How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE202 - Price Element &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Price Element &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE202 - Price Element &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE202 Price Element &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a Price Element (also known as a Condition Type or Pricing Element) that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual Price Element ID that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The Price Element (Condition Type) has not been created or maintained in the system.
  The Price Element was deleted or is inactive.
  Incorrect or mistyped Price Element code used in pricing procedures, condition records, or custom developments.
  Missing configuration in the pricing procedure or condition technique.
  Integration issues where the Price Element is expected but not available (e.g., in billing, sales order, or cost object pricing).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the Price Element exists:
  
  Use transaction V/06 (Maintain Condition Types) to verify if the Price Element (Condition Type) exists.
  If it does not exist, create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document or billing document.
  Ensure the Price Element is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK11/VK12 to check if condition records exist for the Price Element.
  If missing, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs in custom developments or user exits, verify that the Price Element code used is valid.
  Correct any hardcoded or dynamically passed Price Element values.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Integration:
  
  Ensure that master data (e.g., material master, customer master) and integration points are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Activate or Recreate the Price Element:
  
  If the Price Element was accidentally deleted or inactive, reactivate or recreate it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 – Maintain Condition Types (Price Elements)
  VK11 / VK12 – Create/Change Condition Records
  V/08 – Pricing Procedure
  VA01 / VF01 – Sales Order / Billing Document (where pricing is applied)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to pricing and condition types if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Pricing and Condition Technique.
  
  
  
  Common Modules Involved:
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  MM (Materials Management) – for purchasing price elements
  FI/CO (Financial Accounting / Controlling) – for cost-based pricing
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE202 Price Element &1 does not exist indicates a missing or incorrectly referenced Price Element in the pricing configuration or data. To resolve it, verify the existence and correctness of the Price Element in condition types, pricing procedures, and condition records, and correct any inconsistencies in configuration or custom code.