How To Fix WU265 - Purchase price conversion contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Purchase price conversion contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU265 - Purchase price conversion contains errors ?

  The SAP error message WU265, which states "Purchase price conversion contains errors," typically occurs during the process of converting purchase prices in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration settings, missing data, or inconsistencies in the master data.
  Causes of WU265 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for purchase price conversion may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes settings related to currency conversion, pricing procedures, or valuation methods.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the necessary data for the conversion process is missing or incomplete, such as missing exchange rates or incomplete material master records, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: Issues with the material master data, vendor master data, or purchasing info records can cause inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings, such as missing exchange rates for the relevant currencies, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Price Conditions: If the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure are not set up correctly or are missing, it can lead to errors during the conversion process.
  
  
  Solutions to WU265 Error
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for purchase price conversion in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings related to currency conversion and pricing procedures are correctly configured.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Check the material master, vendor master, and purchasing info records for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates: Ensure that the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  
  
  Examine Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no missing conditions that could affect the conversion.
  
  
  Run Price Conversion Again: After making the necessary corrections, try running the purchase price conversion process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages: Review any logs or detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the specific issue causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME1M (Info Records), ME2N (Purchase Orders), and ME3L (Purchasing Info Records) to check related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or solutions for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring purchase price conversion and related processes.
  
  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 the purchasing module.