How To Fix WU268 - A purchase price was changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 268

• Message text: A purchase price was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU268 - A purchase price was changed ?

  The SAP error message WU268, which states "A purchase price was changed," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes within the SAP system. This message indicates that there has been a change in the purchase price of a material or service that is being procured, which can affect various documents such as purchase orders, contracts, or invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Price Change in Master Data: The most common cause is that the purchase price for a material has been updated in the material master or vendor master data.
  Conditions Update: Changes in pricing conditions in the pricing procedure can also trigger this message.
  Manual Entry: A user may have manually changed the price in a purchase order or contract.
  Currency Fluctuations: If the purchase price is affected by currency exchange rates, this can also lead to changes in the purchase price.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs for the material master or vendor master to identify when and why the price was changed.
  Update Purchase Orders: If the price change is valid, you may need to update existing purchase orders to reflect the new price. This can be done by:
  
  Manually adjusting the price in the purchase order.
  Using mass change functionality if applicable.
  
  
  Communicate with Stakeholders: Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) about the price change and its implications.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the price change is due to a change in pricing conditions, ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured and that all relevant conditions are updated.
  Re-evaluate Contracts: If the price change affects contracts, review and amend contracts as necessary to ensure compliance with the new pricing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME31K (Create Contract) to review and modify purchase orders or contracts.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the purchasing view for price changes.
  Change Logs: Use transaction code ME53N to view the change documents related to purchase orders or contracts.
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes are documented for audit purposes and compliance with internal controls.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for more detailed guidance specific to your SAP version and configuration.