How To Fix WU545 - The purchase price unit is different to that in the reference plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 545

• Message text: The purchase price unit is different to that in the reference plant

What causes this issue?

A purchase price unit that differs from the purchase price unit of the
reference store 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 WU545 - The purchase price unit is different to that in the reference plant ?

  The SAP error message WU545 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the purchase price unit in the current plant and the purchase price unit in the reference plant. This typically occurs during the procurement process when trying to create or change a purchase order, or when working with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Different Purchase Price Units: The purchase price unit defined in the material master for the current plant does not match the purchase price unit defined in the reference plant.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master data may have been set up incorrectly, or there may have been changes made to the purchase price unit in one of the plants without corresponding updates in the other.
  Reference Plant Settings: The reference plant may have a different configuration or settings that are not aligned with the current plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Check the purchasing view for both the current plant and the reference plant.
  Ensure that the purchase price unit is consistent across both plants.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Price Unit:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to update the purchase price unit in either the current plant or the reference plant to ensure they match.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Info Records:
  
  Check the purchase info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination to ensure that the purchase price unit is consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct purchase price unit, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to confirm the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or change the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchase Info Record
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and purchasing processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and purchase info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU545 error and ensure that the purchase price units are consistent across the relevant plants.