How To Fix WU153 - No price was selected for activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No price was selected for activation

What causes this issue?

The function "Activate prices" was started, however, no materials
whose prices need to be activated were chosen.

How to fix this error?

Select the materials, for which prices should be activated, in the
first column.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU153 - No price was selected for activation ?

  The SAP error message WU153 ("No price was selected for activation") typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures, particularly when dealing with condition records in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid price for the item or service being processed, which is necessary for the activation of the pricing condition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that there are no condition records maintained for the pricing procedure in question.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type may not be correctly set up or may not be applicable for the transaction.
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the necessary condition types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) that affect pricing.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be configured to use the expected pricing procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the necessary condition records exist for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the condition records are maintained for the correct combination of key fields (e.g., customer, material, sales organization).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure configuration. Ensure that the relevant condition types are included in the pricing procedure.
  Check if the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master and material master data to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type being used is configured to utilize the correct pricing procedure. This can be checked in the configuration settings for sales document types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the pricing with different combinations of customers, materials, and sales document types to identify if the issue is specific to certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  V/08: For viewing and modifying pricing procedures.
  V/03: For displaying condition records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to pricing errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on pricing procedures and condition records for a deeper understanding of how pricing is managed in SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and sales processes.