How To Fix WU586 - No price activation type is entered for plant group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 586

• Message text: No price activation type is entered for plant group &

System Response

Prices cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a price activation type for plant group &V1& in the plant group
overview. Possible values are "Plant" or "Plant group".
The price activation type can also be defined in Customizing for a
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0220>promotion type</>. This setting is then used as
standard for all the header data of promotions with this promotion type
and is used as the default for the setting for each plant group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU586 - No price activation type is entered for plant group & ?

  The SAP error message WU586, which states "No price activation type is entered for plant group &," typically occurs in the context of material management and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid price activation type for the specified plant group, which is necessary for processing pricing information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the price activation type has not been defined for the specified plant group in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Group: The plant group specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or plants involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU586 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and pricing.
  Ensure that the price activation type is defined for the plant group in question.
  
  
  
  Define Price Activation Type:
  
  If the price activation type is missing, you will need to create or assign a price activation type to the plant group.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Group:
  
  Check if the plant group specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the materials involved.
  Check if the relevant views (like Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure price activation types and plant groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management and pricing.