How To Fix WU661 - Price activation not possible - no plant group assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Price activation not possible - no plant group assigned

What causes this issue?

No plant group is assigned to the promotion.

System Response

For promotions without a plant group, prices are only actiated at price
list or distribution chain level.

How to fix this error?

Change the promotion:
Assign at least one plant group
or
Select Price list or Distribution chain as the price activation type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU661 - Price activation not possible - no plant group assigned ?

  The SAP error message WU661 ("Price activation not possible - no plant group assigned") typically occurs in the context of material management and pricing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to activate the price for a material because there is no plant group assigned to the relevant material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Group Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a plant group assigned. Plant groups are used in SAP to categorize plants for pricing purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the way plant groups are set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or plant that prevent the price from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU661 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to see if a plant group is assigned.
  If not, you will need to assign a plant group.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant Group:
  
  If the plant group is missing, you can assign it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and enter the appropriate plant group.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant group is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections under "Logistics" > "Material Management" > "Valuation and Account Assignment" > "Define Plant Groups".
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly set up to handle the plant group. This can be checked in the configuration settings as well.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to ensure there are no other issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and plant group settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU661 error and successfully activate the price for the material in question.