How To Fix WU546 - The transfer price unit of the DC differs from that in the ref. plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 546

• Message text: The transfer price unit of the DC differs from that in the ref. plant

What causes this issue?

A DC transfer price that differs from the DC transfer 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU546 - The transfer price unit of the DC differs from that in the ref. plant ?

  The SAP error message WU546 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the transfer price unit defined in the distribution center (DC) and the reference plant. This error typically arises during the process of transferring materials between plants or when setting up pricing conditions for intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units: The transfer price unit defined in the distribution center does not match the unit of measure (UoM) used in the reference plant. This can happen if the UoM settings are inconsistent between the two locations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or pricing conditions that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the setup of the material master or pricing conditions can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and verify the unit of measure settings in both the distribution center and the reference plant.
  Ensure that the transfer price unit in the DC matches the unit of measure in the reference plant.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that the transfer price unit is correctly defined.
  If necessary, adjust the pricing conditions to align with the correct unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to intercompany pricing and transfer pricing.
  Ensure that the settings for the distribution center and reference plant are consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling transfer pricing issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MEK1 (Create Condition), or MEK2 (Change Condition) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and pricing conditions.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or pricing.