How To Fix WU145 - The promotion price of material & & must not be &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The promotion price of material & & must not be &

What causes this issue?

Prices are to be activated for a material. The sales price has not
however been maintained yet.

System Response

Prices were not activated

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing prices and then activate again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU145 - The promotion price of material & & must not be & ?

  The SAP error message WU145 indicates that there is an issue with the promotion price of a material in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the promotion price set for a particular material is not valid or does not meet the required conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Promotion Price: The promotion price entered for the material is either too high or does not comply with the pricing rules set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that restrict the promotion price.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the promotion setup could lead to this error.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being sold at a promotional price.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions for the material may not allow for a promotion price to be set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Promotion Price: Verify the promotion price entered for the material. Ensure it is lower than the standard price or meets the required criteria.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that the promotion price is allowed.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was a data entry error, correct the promotion price in the relevant transaction.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that the material is set up correctly for promotions.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing procedure and any related settings that might be causing the issue.
  Test with Different Values: If possible, try entering different promotion prices to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and promotion pricing to understand the rules and configurations better.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to pricing conditions or promotion prices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and promotions.