How To Fix WU823 - Material &1 &2 can only be deactivated with pricing ref. material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Material &1 &2 can only be deactivated with pricing ref. material &3

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.3526C757AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>pricing reference material
</> is assigned to the material.
Sales price conditions for pricing reference materials also apply to
all price-dependent materials. Therefore, deactivation must always be
carried out for all associated (price-dependent) materials.

System Response

The system terminates deactivation.

How to fix this error?

Select the material and pricing reference material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU823 - Material &1 &2 can only be deactivated with pricing ref. material &3 ?

  The SAP error message WU823 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1 and &2) cannot be deactivated unless it is associated with a pricing reference material (identified by &3). This error typically arises in the context of material management and pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been set up with specific pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Reference Requirement: The material you are trying to deactivate has a dependency on a pricing reference material. This means that the system requires a valid pricing reference to ensure that the pricing conditions are maintained correctly.
  Active Pricing Conditions: If there are active pricing conditions linked to the material, the system will not allow deactivation until those conditions are resolved.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for deactivation without fulfilling certain prerequisites.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Reference: Verify if the pricing reference material (&3) is correctly set up and active. Ensure that it is valid and meets the requirements for the material you are trying to deactivate.
  Review Pricing Conditions: Check if there are any active pricing conditions associated with the material. If there are, you may need to deactivate or remove those conditions before proceeding with the deactivation of the material.
  Material Status: Ensure that the material is not in a status that prevents deactivation. You may need to change the status of the material or resolve any issues related to its current status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing materials and pricing to ensure compliance with procedures.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure of material master data in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to material deactivation.
  Pricing Procedures: Review the pricing procedures and conditions set up in your SAP system to understand how they relate to the materials in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WU823 error and successfully deactivate the material if all conditions are met.