How To Fix WU460 - Enter a purchasing period before you enter purchase price conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Enter a purchasing period before you enter purchase price conditions

What causes this issue?

For creating purchase price conditions, the purchasing period
must be maintained in the promotion header because this is copied
as the validity period for purchase price conditions.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the purchasing period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU460 - Enter a purchasing period before you enter purchase price conditions ?

  The SAP error message WU460 ("Enter a purchasing period before you enter purchase price conditions") typically occurs in the context of maintaining purchasing info records or conditions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a purchasing period to be defined before you can enter any purchase price conditions.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects a valid purchasing period to be set in the purchasing info record or condition record. The purchasing period defines the timeframe during which the specified conditions (like prices) are valid. If this period is not defined, the system cannot process the price conditions, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Purchasing Info Record or Condition Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining purchasing info records (e.g., ME11 for creating, ME12 for changing) or condition records (e.g., MEK1 for creating, MEK2 for changing).
  
  
  
  Enter the Purchasing Period:
  
  In the relevant fields, ensure that you enter a valid purchasing period. This typically includes:
  
  Valid From Date: The start date of the purchasing period.
  Valid To Date: The end date of the purchasing period.
  
  
  Make sure that the dates are correctly formatted and fall within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Save the Record:
  
  After entering the purchasing period, save the record. This should allow you to enter the purchase price conditions without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Info Records: These records are used to store information about the relationship between a vendor and a material. They can include details like pricing, delivery times, and conditions.
  Condition Records: These are used to maintain pricing conditions in SAP. They define how prices are determined for purchasing documents.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MEK1: Create Condition Record
  MEK2: Change Condition Record
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing info records or condition records.
  If you are unsure about the correct purchasing period to enter, consult with your purchasing department or refer to your organization's procurement policies.
  If the issue persists after entering the purchasing period, check for any additional configuration settings or consult your SAP support team for further assistance.