How To Fix WU588 - Pricing ref. mat. & can only be deactivated with all dependent materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Pricing ref. mat. & can only be deactivated with all dependent materials

What causes this issue?

Sales price conditions for pricing reference materials apply to all
price-dependent materials. You must therefore deactivate the prices for
all materials that use the same conditions at the same time.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Select pricing reference material &V1& together with all dependent
materials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU588 - Pricing ref. mat. & can only be deactivated with all dependent materials ?

  The SAP error message WU588 indicates that a pricing reference material (ref. mat.) cannot be deactivated because there are dependent materials that are still using it. This typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with pricing and material dependencies in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Materials: The error arises when there are materials that are linked to the pricing reference material. These dependent materials may be using the pricing conditions or other attributes defined in the reference material.
  Active Pricing Conditions: If there are active pricing conditions or records that reference the pricing reference material, it cannot be deactivated until all dependencies are resolved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Materials:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check which materials are dependent on the pricing reference material.
  You can also use reports or queries to list all materials that reference the pricing reference material.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Dependencies:
  
  For each dependent material, you will need to either deactivate the pricing reference or change the dependency to another reference material.
  This may involve updating the material master data or pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to transaction VK13 (Display Pricing Conditions) to see if there are any active pricing conditions that reference the pricing reference material.
  If there are, you may need to change or delete these conditions.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Pricing Reference Material:
  
  Once all dependencies are resolved, you can proceed to deactivate the pricing reference material using transaction MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, ensure to test the pricing and material functionality to confirm that everything is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP is crucial. The material master contains various views, including basic data, purchasing, sales, and accounting, which can all have dependencies.
  Pricing Procedures: Familiarize yourself with how pricing procedures work in SAP, including condition types, access sequences, and how they relate to materials.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master management and pricing conditions.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.