How To Fix WU540 - The purchase price is different from that of the reference plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 540

• Message text: The purchase price is different from that of the reference plant

What causes this issue?

A purchase price that differs from the purchase price of the reference
plant was found for plant &V4&, material &V2& in unit of measure &V3&.

System Response

Price activation at plant group level may lead to incorrect results for
plant group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

You can activate prices at plant level by changing the price activation
type for plant group &V1&. To do this, change the price activation type
indicator to "Plant" in the plant group overview.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU540 - The purchase price is different from that of the reference plant ?

  The SAP error message WU540 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the purchase price of a material in the current plant and the purchase price in the reference plant. This error typically occurs during the procurement process, particularly when creating or changing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or when performing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Price Discrepancy: The purchase price for the material in the current plant is different from the price in the reference plant. This can happen if the material master data is not consistent across different plants.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may have different purchasing information for different plants, leading to inconsistencies.
  Price Conditions: The pricing conditions in the condition records may not be aligned between the plants.
  Reference Plant Settings: The reference plant may have been set incorrectly or may have outdated pricing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view for both the current plant and the reference plant.
  Ensure that the purchase price is consistent across both plants.
  
  
  
  Update Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the condition records for the material (transaction code MEK1 for creating or MEK2 for changing).
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly maintained for both plants.
  
  
  
  Adjust Reference Plant Settings:
  
  If the reference plant is not set correctly, you may need to adjust the settings in the material master or the purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pricing, consult with your procurement or finance team to determine the appropriate purchase price.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction ME21N:
  
  When creating a purchase order, ensure that you are using the correct reference plant and that the pricing information is accurate.
  
  
  
  Check for Price Changes:
  
  If there have been recent price changes, ensure that they have been updated in the system for all relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  MEK1/MEK2: Create/Change Condition Records
  
  
  Material Master Views: Focus on the Purchasing view to check pricing details.
  Purchasing Info Records: These records can also affect pricing and should be checked for discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WU540 error message in SAP.