How To Fix WU730 - Price activation type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Price activation type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU730 - Price activation type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message WU730, which states "Price activation type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of pricing and valuation in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with the configuration of pricing procedures or when activating prices in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the price activation type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Settings: The price activation type may have been incorrectly set or may not exist in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly referencing the price activation types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for pricing (e.g., Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control).
  Ensure that the price activation type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Price Activation Type:
  
  If the price activation type is indeed missing, you may need to define it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings where you can add or modify price activation types.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) to ensure it is correctly configured and that it references the correct price activation type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing and price activation types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling price activation types.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently changed or transported from another system, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VK11 for maintaining condition records, and VK31 for mass maintenance of condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.